'A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world.' So said Agatha Christie, ambiguously; for the bond between mother and child is deep, but sometimes, motherhood does not come naturally. This is hinted at in references to the Four Marys ballad by Virginia Woolf and Joan Baez, both of whom feature here. 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 necessar- ily as it seems or as each woman would want her life to be. Drawing on universal themes of womanhood and on history, culture and lore, 'The Four Marys' is a riveting exploration of the complexities of motherhood: edgy and engrossing, moving, yet at times, disturbing.
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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR007197190
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Paperback. Condizione: New. 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. Codice articolo LU-9781908643575
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The Four Marys' is a masterly collection of contemporary Scottish tales by a writer currently generating a great deal of buzz. Drawing on Scottish history and Celtic folklore for inspiration, the four stories give a modern twist to tales of seals who turn into women; operatic divas; faerie folk; and the life of Mary Hamilton. Linked by the common theme of women and children, 'The Four Marys' nevertheless features diverse stories that are utterly unique, and will appeal to those who like their fiction writing to be edgy and thought-provoking. 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. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781908643575
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Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. Has some light general reading/shelfwear - otherwise this is a clean, tight copy. Quick dispatch from the UK. Book. Codice articolo 081859
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