Lively, Penelope
Spiderweb
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140256949
- author:
- Lively, Penelope
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.5 x 19.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Stella Brentwood has lived an exotic life, but now she seeks to root herself in Somerset landscape. However, village society proves more chaotic and cruel than she anticipated.
As an anthropologist who values her independence, Stella struggles to conform to the rules of this new community. Her experiences evoke an escalating atmosphere of menace, showcasing Penelope Lively's skill at crafting a tense narrative.
This is a novel of great subtlety and understanding, one that has been praised for its nuanced exploration of human relationships and societal expectations.
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