The Four Marys : A Quartet of Contemporary Folk Tales
Author | : Jean Rafferty |
Publisher | : Saraband |
Total Pages | : 271 |
Release | : 2022-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781915089052 |
ISBN-13 | : 1915089050 |
Rating | : 4/5 (050 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Four Marys : A Quartet of Contemporary Folk Tales by : Jean Rafferty
Download or read book The Four Marys : A Quartet of Contemporary Folk Tales written by Jean Rafferty and published by Saraband. This book was released on 2022-01-01 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Longisted for the Jerwood Fiction Uncovered prize 2015. "Powerful stories." - Marina Warner. Obsession, longing, deceit and even murder feature in this quartet of provocative novellas, which gives a modern twist to tales of women for whom all is not necessarily as it seems. Drawing on history, culture and lore, this is a riveting exploration of the complexities of motherhood: edgy and engrossing, moving, yet at times, disturbing.