Alchemy and Rose by Sarah Maine
A beautiful and evocative historical novel that takes the reader to the west coast of New Zealand, Scotland and Melbourne in the 1870s
Its portrayal of life in a gold-rush town is vivid, and Rose's story is absorbing * The Times *
Maine reworks the conventions of historical romance in a narrative that regularly undercuts expectations of what is to come * The Sunday Times (Culture) *
A gripping page-turner * Woman Magazine *
Worth reading for its occasional streaks of brilliance and insight * Telegraph India *
This feels like an epic read, and it is a beautifully written, evocative novel that I anticipate you reading and re-reading for years to come * Woman's Way *
Maine reworks the conventions of historical romance in a narrative that regularly undercuts expectations of what is to come * The Sunday Times (Culture) *
A gripping page-turner * Woman Magazine *
Worth reading for its occasional streaks of brilliance and insight * Telegraph India *
This feels like an epic read, and it is a beautifully written, evocative novel that I anticipate you reading and re-reading for years to come * Woman's Way *
Sarah Maine was born in England but grew up partly in Canada before returning to England for university. She studied archaeology and for many years worked in the profession but is now a freelance writer and researcher. Sarah's debut novel The House Between Tides (previously Bhalla Strand 2014) was re-published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2018. Beyond the Wild River (2017) is her second novel and Women of the Dunes will be published in 2018.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781529384987 |
| ISBN 10 | 1529384982 |
| Title | Alchemy and Rose |
| Author | Sarah Maine |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2021-01-07 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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