Beschreibung
WINNER OF THE 2025 SALTIRE SCOTTISH FICTION OF THE YEAR from the bestselling author of The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley 'A triumph - vivid, exquisite, enthralling ' Kate Griffin, author of Fyneshade ' Lusk conjures prose of a spell-binding elegance and charm ' Essie Fox, author of The Fascination ' Witty, insightful and moving ' Sunday Times --- 'I shall be a thousand different Marys and, in such manner, shall find the one I wish to be...' Mary longs for adventure, freedom and love. When her powerful father schemes to marry her off to a foolish aristocrat, she has to find a man who will offer her the independence she craves Never one to fear a scandal, she elopes with Edward Wortley Montagu. Mary uses her charm and connections to live a life less ordinary - befriending poets, playwrights, and politicians. Securing a position for her husband as ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, she travels east, where she discovers a medical miracle. But this new adventure will come at a cost, for Mary's inability to abide by the rules and her outspoken opinions have gained her powerful enemies... 'Skilfully weaves together themes of identity, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness...you won't forget Mary after reading this' Glamour 'Exploring not only a fascinating period in world history but also the life of a strong-minded woman who refused to be silenced by society's expectations' Culturefly 'Sean Lusk has made the voice of Mary Wortley Montagu ring clear and defiant through the centuries' Shona MacLean --- Readers say: 'A five star read and one of my favourite books of the year' 'This book will take you on a journey with Lady Montagu, a clever, witty, humorous woman...A wonderful emotional story told with charm and warmth.' ' Exquisite ...rich in language, character and setting.' 'Fearless, witty, and inspiring ...both highly entertaining and incredibly educational.' 'Superb...if you are a lover of historical fiction then this is a must read ... one of my top reads of the year.' ' Truly exceptional , a book to savour - I loved it!'
| EAN: | 9781804994368 |
| Farbverschnitt: | Generell werden die Bücher ohne Farbverschnitt geliefert, auch wenn die Abbildungen einen Farbverschnitt zeigen. |
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 01.05.2025 |
| Autoren: | Lusk, Sean |
| Seitenzahl/Blattzahl: | 400 |
| Themenüberschrift: | FICTION / Historical |
| Keyword: | historical fiction; new books; literary fiction; feminist book; books for women; historical novels; book club; best books; women in history; top books; historical fiction books; feminism; novels for women; book club recommendations 2024; feminism books; historical; fiction; new releases; good books; feminist gifts for women; best books 2024; books for adults; top 10 fiction books; feminist books for women; recommended books 2024; the second sight of zachary cloudesley; hamnet; maggie ofarrell; mary wortley montagu |
| Fachschema: | Soziologie |
| Fachkategorie: | Soziologie~Historischer Roman |
| Imprint-Titels: | Penguin |
| Länge: | 198 mm |
| Breite: | 127 mm |