Grenville, Kate

A Room Made of Leaves

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ISBN 13:
9781838851231
author:
Grenville, Kate
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Canongate Books Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
24 x 16.2 x 3.2 centimetres (0.5
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£14.72

Description

A Room Made of Leaves by Kate Grenville is a powerful novel about resilience and human desire. In 1788, Elizabeth's life takes a dramatic turn when she marries a soldier with a dark past, bound for the New South Wales penal colony. As they navigate the harsh realities of their new home, Elizabeth must discover a strength she never knew she had. With its beautifully wrought prose, this novel explores the mystery of human desire and the challenges faced by women in a male-dominated world. Inspired by the real life of a remarkable woman, A Room Made of Leaves is a deeply moving story of courage and survival. Set against the backdrop of Sydney Town's brutal and dusty landscape, Elizabeth's journey is one of self-discovery and growth. This is a rich and thought-provoking novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction and stories of resilience.

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