Mary Beth Keane
Fever
- ISBN 13:
- 9781451693423
- author:
- Mary Beth Keane
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Scribner Book Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 306
- Dimensions:
- 13.3 x 1.8 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Historical,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Fever, a novel by Mary Beth Keane, tells the story of Mary Mallon, a woman known as "Typhoid Mary", who was identified as a healthy carrier of Typhoid Fever. Born in Ireland at 15, Mallon emigrated to New York City, where she worked her way up from domestic service to become a sought-after chef. However, her talent was overshadowed by her unwitting role in spreading disease, leading to her isolation on North Brother Island from 1907 to 1910. Mallon's story is one of courage and defiance, as she defied the conditions of her release and continued to cook, despite the risks. The novel brings early 20th-century New York to life, with its vibrant neighborhoods, bars, and mansions. Through Mallon's experiences, Keane explores the complexities of a forgotten life, shedding light on a pivotal moment in American history. With its ambitious retelling of a forgotten life, Fever offers a gripping and thought-provoking read, set against the backdrop of a bygone era.
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