The Book of Fires
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The Book of Fires by Jane Borodale
A stunning historical novel, 'The Book of Fires' is the unforgettable story of Agnes Trussel and love, fireworks and redemption.'Jane Borodale displays a deft touch in this very pleasing story' MAUREEN WALLER, Daily Telegraph
‘Borodale's refreshingly original approach and engaging style makes 'The Book of Fires’ a welcome addition to the historical fiction genre' Yorkshire Evening Post
'A dark atmospheric novel from a fantastic new voice in fiction' Bury Free Press, Book of the Week
'This author's debut excels in it's portrayal of the lot of the 18th-century underclass, of the development of the dark art of pyrotechny and of the swift and usually harsh treatment of those whose sole crime was that of poverty… this 'Book of Fireworks' really works and it sparkles along at a fizzingly glorious paceLiterary pyrotechnics on a grand scale' Lady
Jane Borodale gained her MA from Wimbledon School of Art. She has written and exhibited work for a variety of sites, including the Wordsworth Trust, Cumbria, the Foundling Museum, London, and the Dartington Hall Trust in Devon, where she was writer-in-residence. She is currently Leverhulme Artist in Residence at the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum in Sussex, and lives in the West Country with her husband and two children.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780007305735 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007305737 |
| Title | The Book of Fires |
| Author | Jane Borodale |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2010-04-29 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Orange Award for New Writers 2010 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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