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Set in 1960, the story follows Penelope, who is reluctantly adjusting to life on the secluded Seychelle Islands after her husband, Rupert, is assigned there as a diplomat. As her children delight in the island's allure and its ancient magic, Rupert becomes infatuated with a local woman, leading to unforeseen dangers for their family. The narrative explores themes of temptation, cultural enchantment, and the complexities of family dynamics in a colonial setting.
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Edge of Eden, Helen Benedict
- Language
- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- Edge of Eden
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Helen Benedict
- Publisher
- Soho Press
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 338
- ISBN13
- 9781569478585
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in 1960, the story follows Penelope, who is reluctantly adjusting to life on the secluded Seychelle Islands after her husband, Rupert, is assigned there as a diplomat. As her children delight in the island's allure and its ancient magic, Rupert becomes infatuated with a local woman, leading to unforeseen dangers for their family. The narrative explores themes of temptation, cultural enchantment, and the complexities of family dynamics in a colonial setting.