Mary Anna Evans crafts compelling narratives that blend archaeological mystery with thrilling plots. Her stories immerse readers in historical puzzles, skillfully weaving together past secrets and present dangers. Evans's work is characterized by meticulous research and a keen sense of place, drawing readers into richly detailed settings. She excels at creating suspenseful journeys that are both intellectually stimulating and emotionally engaging.
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"For fans of The Alice Network, THE PHYSICISTS' DAUGHTER brings readers to the WWII homefront, as 20-year-old factory assembly line worker Justine Byrne discovers the carbon parts she assembles 8 hours a day have nothing to do with boats, but are intended for a secret government initiative-The Manhattan Project-and that her factory may be a target for sabotage"--
Examining the evolving concept of 'respectability,' this book highlights how the criteria for judging women's status in the UK have transformed over the last 150 years. It argues that respectability has shifted from personal and domestic behaviors to women's participation in citizenship, particularly in paid work. This change raises critical social and political issues, including the undervaluation of traditional care roles, the assumption that paid employment is inherently empowering, and the normalization of sexualized standards of female appearance.
"Some losses cut to the bone... The suspicious drowning death of Captain Edward Eubank breaks archaeologist Faye Longchamp's heart. It also confuses her, because he was found in scuba gear and she's never heard him even mention scuba diving. During their last conversation, he told her that he believed he'd found a storied shipwreck, but when Faye checks it out, she finds nothing there - not a plank, not a single gold coin, nothing. If there's no treasure, then why is her friend dead? Surrounded by a community struggling in the aftermath of a major hurricane that has changed the very landscape, Faye grapples not only with the loss of her friend and her beloved island home, but also her missing daughter, who had taken a boat out to meet up with her much-older boyfriend, and has not been heard from since. As a professional with her own consulting firm, Faye had long ago given up her reckless "anything goes" attitude when the law stood between her and an interesting dig. Now there's nothing she won't do to find her daughter, and justice for the man she fears was murdered."--Provided by publisher
What secrets lie deep beneath the surface?A deafening explosion rocks a historic Oklahoma City hotel, sending archaeologist Faye Longchamp-Mantooth crashing to the marble floor of the lobby. She's unhurt but shaken—after all, any time something blows up in Oklahoma City, the first word on everyone's lips is the same: bomb.Faye is in town for a conference celebrating indigenous arts, but is soon distracted by the aftermath of the explosion, which cracks open the old hotel's floor to reveal subterranean chambers that had housed Chinese immigrants a century before. Faye is fascinated by the tunnels, which are a time capsule back to the early 20th century—but when the bodies of three children are discovered deep beneath the city, her sense of discovery turns to one of dread...
The story follows seven-year-old Ava, who is abandoned by her mother, leaving her and her younger brother, Blake, to face an uncertain future. As they are left on the doorstep of a family member, Ava clings to the hope of her mother's return, navigating the complexities of childhood trauma and familial bonds. The narrative explores themes of loss, resilience, and the enduring power of hope in the face of adversity.
This book analyses the ways in which twenty-first century detective fiction provides an understanding of the increasingly complex and often baffling contemporary world — and what sociology, as a discipline, can learn from it. Conventional sociological accounts of fiction generally comprehend its value in terms of the ways in which it can illustrate, enlarge or help to articulate a particular social theory. Evans, Moore, and Johnstone suggest a different approach, and demonstrate that by taking a group of detective novels, we can unveil so far unidentified, but crucial, theoretical ideas about what it means to be an individual in the twenty-first century. More specifically, the authors argue that detective fiction of the last forty years illuminates the effects of urban isolation and separation, the invisibility of institutional power, financial insecurity, and the failure of public authorities to protect people. In doing so, this body of fiction traces out the fault-lines in our social arrangements, rehearses our collective fears, and captures a mood of restless disquiet. By engaging with detective stories in this way, the book revisits ideas about the promise and purpose of sociology.
New commentary on the Old Testament books, Judges and Ruth.
Despite centuries of campaigning, women still earn less and have less power than men. Equality remains a goal not yet reached.
The morally ambiguous protagonist, Anna, serves as a focal point for exploring Tolstoy's complex relationship with femininity. This study delves into the fantasies, hopes, and fears embodied by Anna, providing insight into her character and the broader themes of the novel. First published in 1989, it offers a nuanced analysis of one of literature's most celebrated works.