The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler
For fans of The Night Circus, comes a sweeping and captivating debut novel about a young librarian who discovers that his family labours under a terrible curse. Simon Watson lives alone on the Long Island Sound. On a day in late June, Simon receives a mysterious book connected to his family. The book tells the story of two doomed lovers, two hundred years ago. He is fascinated, yet as he reads Simon becomes increasingly unnerved. Why do so many women in his family drown on 24th July? And could his beloved sister risk the same terrible fate? As 24th July draws ever closer, Simon must unlock the mysteries of the book, and decode his family history, before it's too late.In this dazzling debut, the immensely talented Erika Swyler
sweeps seamlessly through generations and centuries, moving deftly back
and forth and weaving the strands into an exquisite tapestryI was
immediately swept up in this quirky, raucous, and bewitching family
saga. I absolutely loved this book
A luscious experience - dark, sweet and wild * Katherine Dunn, author of Geek Love *
Compulsive reading * Elle *
Erika Swyler, a graduate of New York University, is a writer and playwright whose work has appeared in literary journals and anthologies. Born and raised on Long Island's north shore, Erika learned to swim before she could walk, and happily spent all her money at travelling carnivals. She is also a baker and photographer.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781782397649 |
| ISBN 10 | 1782397647 |
| Title | The Book of Speculation |
| Author | Erika Swyler |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Atlantic Books |
| Year published | 2016-07-07 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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