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Prize Women

The fascinating story of sisterhood and survival based on shocking true events

Caroline Lea

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English
Michael Joseph
11 June 2024
An astonishing new novel based on one of history's most shocking untold stories when, in 1926, women were asked to bear children to earn a fortune

Toronto, 1926.

A millionaire leaves an astonishing will- his fortune will go to the winner of a contest known as 'The Great Stork Derby', the woman who bears the most children in the ten years following his death.

Lily di Marco is pregnant and terrified when she arrives in Toronto having fled her violent husband. Taken in by glamorous Mae Thebault, the two women become inseparable - looking out for one another in a world where men hold all the power.

But as the Great Depression bites and the Great Stork Derby grips the nation - the two friends become fierce rivals.

If only one woman can win, what will the contest cost the other?
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Imprint:   Michael Joseph
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 129mm,  Spine: 27mm
Weight:   309g
ISBN:   9781405948982
ISBN 10:   1405948981
Pages:   448
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Caroline Lea grew up on the island of Jersey. The Glass Woman, her debut, is a gothic thriller set during the Icelandic witch trials. The Metal Heart, a Waterstones Scottish Book of the Month, is an epic Second World War love story; Prize Women reveals a feminist scandal at the heart of the roaring 20s. Her latest novel reimagines Mary Shelley and the writing of Frankenstein.

Reviews for Prize Women: The fascinating story of sisterhood and survival based on shocking true events

Gorgeous. Prize Women - with its powerful, important message about women's choices, freedom and motherhood - took my breath away. I haven't stopped thinking about it -- Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Ariadne A profoundly moving and absolutely gripping novel about the choices women face - and the choices they are denied. I cannot recommend it highly enough -- Elodie Harper, bestselling author of The Wolf Den A story that sounds stranger than fiction and Lea handles it with the utmost compassion. Wonderfully researched and full of evocative historical detail * Culturefly * Masterful. Caroline Lea is a superb storyteller, and Prize Women deserves a huge readership. So good, I had to pull myself away -- Elizabeth Macneal * bestselling author of The Doll Factory * Fascinating historical fiction with a feminist slant * Good Housekeeping * Wonderfully evocative and intelligent, Prize Women sheds a light on a scandalous moment in history I knew nothing about. Lily and Mae's story is unforgettable, told with great sensitivity and grace. I was entranced -- Emma Stonex, bestselling author of The Lamplighters This heartbreaking story explores friendship, strength and the fight to survive * Woman's Weekly * Praise for Caroline Lea * : * Memorable and compelling -- Sarah Moss Caroline's beautiful writing transported me entirely to another time and land -- Susan Fletcher Enthralling -- Stacey Halls Lea writes beautifully * The Times * Atmospheric, heart-wrenching, evocative - this is a gorgeously written story about the scars we carry with us, and how they can be overcome -- Gytha Lodge Exquisitely researched, beautifully told -- Mary Beth Keane A highly original and inventive writer * Sunday Times *


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