Grenville, Kate
A Room Made of Leaves
- 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
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.