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Crowned victor of the 2020 Women's Prize for Fiction and reigning supreme as the No. 1 bestseller of 2021, this literary gem has been hailed as "richly sensuous... something special" by The Sunday Times and "a thing of shimmering wonder" by David Mitchell.
At its heart, this tale weaves together the lives of two remarkable individuals, their passionate connection, and a devastating loss that threatens to unravel their world. On a sweltering summer's day in 1596 Stratford-upon-Avon, a young girl succumbs to a sudden fever. Her twin, Hamnet, scours the town for aid, perplexed by the absence of his family. Their mother, Agnes, tends to her medicinal herb garden over a mile away, while their father toils in London. Unbeknownst to the parents, Hamnet's life hangs precariously in the balance.
This captivating novel draws inspiration from the oft-forgotten son of a renowned playwright. Though his life may have faded from memory, his name would go on to grace one of the most celebrated works in theatrical history.
Book ISBN: | 9781472223821 |
Book Author: | Maggie O'Farrell |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Tinder Press |
Book Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
Book Dimensions: | 129 x 197 x 37 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2021-01-04 |
Book Pagination: | 384 pages |
Book Weight: | 330g |
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