'Magical and evocative' Imogen Hermes Gowar, author of The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock'Heartachingly poignant' Lucy Holland, author of Sistersong
Rebecca Stott Book order
Rebecca Stott is a scholar of Victorian literature and culture, whose academic background deeply informs her imaginative fiction. Her novels explore the intersection of history, belief, and the hidden lives within communities, often drawing on her own upbringing to create worlds rich in atmosphere and psychological depth. She crafts narratives that are both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant, inviting readers to question the nature of memory and identity. Her distinctive prose weaves together meticulous research with compelling storytelling, making her work a unique contribution to contemporary literature.
- 2022
- 2017
Rebecca Stott both adored and feared her father, Roger Stott, a high-ranking minister in the Brighton, England, branch of the Exclusive Brethren, a separatist fundamentalist Christian sect. A father-daughter story as well as a memoir of growing up in a closed-off community and then finding a way out of it
- 2013
An electrifying account of the extraordinary untold history behind Darwin's theory of evolution
- 2010
The Coral Thief
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
A young scientist becomes involved with a mysterious band of antiquities robbers in the heady atmosphere of nineteenth-century Paris. A powerful and thrilling novel for fans of The Essex Serpent.
- 2004
Darwin and the Barnacle
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The story of one tiny creature and history's most spectacular scientific breakthrough. In 1846, Charles Darwin has a secret: an essay, sealed in an envelope and locked in his study drawer, which will overturn human understanding of time and nature forever.
- 2001
Speak-Write Series: Grammar and Writing
- 184 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Grammar and Writing is a practical book designed to be used by writers of all kinds who want to improve their knowledge of language in order to develop and improve their writing skills.
- 1996
Tennyson
- 232 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The collection of essays delves into the complexities of Lord Alfred Tennyson's poetry, examining its significance within the Victorian era and its recent revival. Scholars explore themes such as empire, evolutionary theory, class disruption, and sexual politics, including masculinity and same-sex love. Contributions from notable figures like Terry Eagleton and Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick highlight alternative interpretations that challenge traditional views of Tennyson's work, showcasing its richness and relevance in contemporary discussions.
