Lenkiewicz, Rebecca
Her Naked Skin
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571241460
- author:
- Lenkiewicz, Rebecca
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 19.5 x 13 x 0.5 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Drama texts: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Love is just fear, masquerading as a fever. It can bring a sense of liberation, but also lead to chaos and danger. In 1913, thousands of women in London are fighting for their right to vote, and among them is Lady Celia Cain, who feels trapped by her marriage and the societal expectations that bind her. Inside Holloway Prison, where many Suffragettes serve time, Lady Celia meets a young seamstress named Eve Douglas. Their lives become intertwined in an erotic but volatile dance, as they navigate the complexities of love, freedom, and the struggle for equality. This is a story about the power of women's militancy and the consequences of their actions. Set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in history, Her Naked Skin explores the tensions between personal desire and social responsibility. With its raw emotion and unflinching portrayal of life on the margins, this novel offers a thought-provoking look at the Suffragette Movement and its impact on women's lives.