The Fates
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Three sisters battle against their Nyx-given powers. Can they, the rulers of Fate, escape their own destiny?
Rosie Garland Books
This author is celebrated for her eclectic approach to writing and performance, spanning from post-punk music to cabaret artistry. Her widely anthologized short stories and poetry collections delve into diverse themes with a distinctive voice. Through her literary work, she explores personal experiences, enriching her narrative style and perspective. Her novels are characterized by their curiosity and originality, offering readers compelling and unconventional tales.
Vixen
- 407 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Rosie Garland’s extraordinary tale is a story of superstition and devotion in the time of the Black Death and will bewitch both new readers and fans of her much-loved debut, The Palace of Curiosities. Devon, 1349. In Brauntone, where seagulls screech across the fields and the wind has a mind to change, Father Thomas arrives as the new priest. Determined to impress his congregation, he quells fears of the coming pestilence with promises of protection. For Anne, the priest’s arrival is an opportunity that at sixteen, she feels all too ready for. Convinced a grand fate awaits, she moves in as Thomas’s housekeeper, though hopeful of something more. But his home is a place without love or kindness. So when a strange, mute Maid is discovered, washed up in the marshes, and taken in, Anne is grateful for the company. Their friendship is to give Anne the chance of a happiness she thought she’d never know. But soon the plague strikes Brauntone, spreading panic. And as the villagers’ fear turns to anger, Thomas must sacrifice anything to restore their faith in him.
The Palace of Curiosities
- 326 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A luminous and bewitching debut novel that is perfect for fans of Angela Carter. Set in Victorian London, it follows the fortunes of Eve, the Lion- Faced Girl and Abel, the Flayed Man. A magical realism delight.