The Book of Eve: A beguiling historical feminist tale – inspired by the undeciphered Voynich manuscript...

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Meg Clothier

The Book of Eve

A beguiling historical feminist tale – inspired by the undeciphered Voynich manuscript

Meg Clothier

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Wildfire
12 July 2023

Historical mysteries; Thriller & suspense; Fantasy; Historical fiction; Folklore, myths & legends

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' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

By: Meg Clothier
Imprint: Wildfire
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 150mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 580g
ISBN: 9781472276087
ISBN 10: 1472276086
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 12 July 2023
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Meg Clothier studied Classics at Cambridge, sailed from England to Alaska, and worked as a journalist in London and Moscow. She now lives and writes in Somerset. The Book of Eve is her third novel.

Reviews for The Book of Eve: A beguiling historical feminist tale – inspired by the undeciphered Voynich manuscript

Enchanting. The Book of Eve draws you into its rich, unsettling world from the first page and refuses to let go until the very end. Vividly drawn characters and a totally transporting setting with timely undertones, like The Handmaid's Tale meets The Devil and the Dark Water. -- Bobby Palmer, author of ISSAC AND THE EGG Expertly crafted and beautifully told, this is an intriguing tale of ancient power and mystery with female strength and solidarity at its core. Haunting, magical and moving. * Jennifer Saint *