| Author: | Jean Rafferty | ISBN: | 9781908643582 |
| Publisher: | Saraband | Publication: | June 5, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Saraband | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jean Rafferty |
| ISBN: | 9781908643582 |
| Publisher: | Saraband |
| Publication: | June 5, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Saraband |
| Language: | English |
Longisted for the Jerwood Fiction Uncovered prize 2015 "Powerful stories." - Marina Warner. Obsession, longing, deceit and even murder feature in this quartet of provocative novellas, which gives a modern twist to tales of women for whom all is not necessarily as it seems. Drawing on history, culture and lore, this is a riveting exploration of the complexities of motherhood: edgy and engrossing, moving, yet at times, disturbing.
Longisted for the Jerwood Fiction Uncovered prize 2015 "Powerful stories." - Marina Warner. Obsession, longing, deceit and even murder feature in this quartet of provocative novellas, which gives a modern twist to tales of women for whom all is not necessarily as it seems. Drawing on history, culture and lore, this is a riveting exploration of the complexities of motherhood: edgy and engrossing, moving, yet at times, disturbing.
