Vixen

di Garland Rosie (Autore)

James Lailey (Narratore)

Alex Tregear (Narratore)

HarperCollins, 2017

Rosie Garland’s extraordinary tale is a story of superstition and devotion in the time of the Black Death and will bewitch both new readers and fans of her much-loved debut, The Palace of Curiosities. Devon, 1349. In Brauntone, where seagulls screech across the fields and the wind has a mind to change, Father Thomas arrives as the new priest. Determined to impress his congregation, he quells fears of the coming pestilence with promises of protection. For Anne, the priest’s arrival is an opportunity that at sixteen, she feels all too ready for. Convinced a grand fate awaits, she moves in as Thomas’s housekeeper, though hopeful of something more. But his home is a place without love or kindness. So when a strange, mute Maid is discovered, washed up in the marshes, and taken in, Anne is grateful for the company. Their friendship is to give Anne the chance of a happiness she thought she’d never know. But soon the plague strikes Brauntone, spreading panic. And as the villagers’ fear turns to anger, Thomas must sacrifice everything to restore their faith in him. In VIXEN, Garland's literary brilliance is evident in her portrayal of life during the Black Death. This top-notch historical fiction is a testament to her storytelling prowess, making it one of the best in its genre. For fans of Hanya Yanagihara (A Little Life)

• Autore: Garland Rosie
• Narratore: James Lailey, Alex Tregear
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 13:07:44
• Anno edizione: 2017
• Editore: HarperCollins
• EAN: 9780007559169

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