Carter, Angela

The Magic Toyshop (Virago Modern Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780349010311
author:
Carter, Angela
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Virago Press Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
20 x 13.3 x 1.6 centimetres (0.2
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£10.10

Description

The Magic Toyshop by Angela Carter is a darkly fantastical tale that whisks readers away to a world of eerie wonder. In this bold and imaginative novel, Carter weaves together elements of fairy tales, mythology, and reality to create a unique and unsettling narrative. Melanie's life is shattered when she walks through her mother's wedding dress in the garden one night, only to find herself transported to a strange new world the next morning. As she navigates this bizarre landscape, Melanie must confront the eccentric relatives who await her arrival, including her Aunt Margaret, who has been mute since her wedding day, and her brothers, Francie and Finn. At the heart of this strange world is Uncle Philip's toyshop, where life-sized puppets come to life in uncanny ways. As Melanie struggles to find her place in this new reality, she must also confront the dark magic that surrounds her family and their workshop.

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