Three women, three time periods, and always the same old shit of male coercion and violence. An absorbing, immersive story.
Tag: literary fiction
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Darling
A clever and up-to-date retelling of the classic The Pursuit of Love. It’s an absolute joy. Vivid, hilarious dialogue, wonderful characters.
The Darlings of the Asylum
Gripping and exciting gothic novel. A wayward young woman is locked up in a Victorian asylum. Why? What happened? And how can she get out?
The Whalebone Theatre
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Free Love
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