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Islands of Mercy: From the bestselling author of The Gustav Sonata
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Islands of Mercy: From the bestselling author of The Gustav Sonata

Rose Tremain
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An audacious novel about destiny and desire from the incomparable Rose Tremain

‘A hell of a read’ Sunday Times

‘Triumphant, and beautifully told…one of the best novelists writing today’ Sara Collins, Guardian

All must gamble with their fate. But not all can win…

In the city of Bath, in the year 1865 Jane Adeane, renowned for her restorative skills, is convinced that some other destiny will one day show itself to her.

But when she finds herself torn between a dangerous affair with a female lover and the promise of a conventional marriage to an apparently respectable doctor, her desires begin to lead her towards a future she had never imagined…

Discover the ultimate historical read.

‘Terrific’ The Times

‘One of our most accomplished novelists’ Observer

‘One of my favourite writers’ Nina Stibbe

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Country
United Kingdom
Date
14 September 2021
Pages
464
ISBN
9781529112276

An audacious novel about destiny and desire from the incomparable Rose Tremain

‘A hell of a read’ Sunday Times

‘Triumphant, and beautifully told…one of the best novelists writing today’ Sara Collins, Guardian

All must gamble with their fate. But not all can win…

In the city of Bath, in the year 1865 Jane Adeane, renowned for her restorative skills, is convinced that some other destiny will one day show itself to her.

But when she finds herself torn between a dangerous affair with a female lover and the promise of a conventional marriage to an apparently respectable doctor, her desires begin to lead her towards a future she had never imagined…

Discover the ultimate historical read.

‘Terrific’ The Times

‘One of our most accomplished novelists’ Observer

‘One of my favourite writers’ Nina Stibbe

Read More
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Country
United Kingdom
Date
14 September 2021
Pages
464
ISBN
9781529112276

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