The final, blistering instalment in the Miss Hatfield trilogy. Having escaped a mysterious killer at Henry VIII's court, Rebecca and Henley have fled to modern day London. But death is never far behind them . . .
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Anna Caltabiano is a child of the transnational cyberpunk era. Her writing reflects her concerns for her own generation as it seeks salvation, meaning, and companionship in online communities, with pop culture as its shared language. The author explores what drives economically advantaged youth towards self-harm, seeing it as symbolizing a more universal urge among youth toward self-destruction. Her work delves into how the pressures and banalities of modern adolescence combine, leading to dangerous outbursts designed to stimulate a physical response where an emotional one seems insufficient.
- 2017
- 2014
The Seventh Miss Hatfield
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A spellbinding debut from a hugely talented young author, featuring time- travel, 19th-century New York, unrequited love and a mysterious portrait...
- 2012
All That Is Red
- 164 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Exploring the profound dilemma of emotional numbness versus the richness of human experience, this narrative challenges readers to consider the value of feelings, both joyous and painful. It poses thought-provoking questions about the cost of a life devoid of loneliness and grief, juxtaposing the allure of comfort against the simple pleasures of life, such as love and nature. The story invites reflection on the essence of being human and the importance of embracing a full spectrum of emotions.