The Book of Eve A beguiling historical feminist tale - inspired by the undeciphered Voynich manuscript
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Ja
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02.03.2023
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368 (Printausgabe)
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2148 KB
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Englisch
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9781472276100
The Binding meets The Handmaid's Tale - Discovering a book of dark and ancient power, a convent librarian must defend it with her life. Perfect for fans of dark academia and historical feminist fiction. 'A wonderfully rich and absorbing tale' Observer 'Expertly crafted and beautifully told' Jennifer Saint 'All so good. I read it in two days flat, and wish I had spaced it out more' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW Beatrice is the convent's librarian. For years, she has shunned the company of her sisters, finding solace only with her manuscripts. Then, one carnival night, two women, bleeding and stricken, are abandoned outside the convent's walls. Moments from death, one of them presses something into Beatrice's hands: a bewitching book whose pages have a dangerous life of their own. But men of the faith want the book destroyed, and a zealous preacher has tracked it to her door. Her sisters' lives - or her obsession. Beatrice must decide. The book's voice is growing stronger. An ancient power uncoils. Will she dare to listen? More praise for THE BOOK OF EVE: 'What an extraordinary book' Harriet Tyce 'A ravishing, erudite feminist hijack of Renaissance Florence' Alice Albinia 'A beautifully written, utterly enthralling read' Karen Coles 'Mysterious, bewitching and beautiful' Elizabeth Lee 'Brutal and haunting' Melissa Fu 'Erudite and bewitching' Costanza Casati And some early reader reviews: 'It is a tribute to female strength, power and resilience' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A very interesting take on myth, mythology and the power of women when they work together for the greater good' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'The writing was excellent with a compelling storyline and well developed characters and a fantastic setting' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'An emotional journey, I absolutely loved the story and characters' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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Unlike anything I have read in a long time. Resembling the setting of Umberto Eco's worldwide famous novel "The Name of the Rose", this book is an equally rare literary treasure. Set in a convent around the time of the Renaissance, Sister Beatrice comes across a mysterious book which seems to have a voice and power of its own. She soon comes under fire from the local monks and their fanatic leader Brother Abramo, who wants the book destroyed immediately for according to him it contains forbidden doctrine. Meg Clothier's thorough research into the Renaissance time, lifestyle and belief system is evident on every page of this novel and makes for a fascinating read. I was even more intriguied by the scope of this story when I found out that Sister Beatrice's mysterious book is based on a real-life historical document: the so called Voynich manuscript, which remains undeciphered until today. With her protagonists' strong voices and unbeding will, this story fights back and raises female self-determination to the same level than ill-advised male arrogance.
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