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Hailed as 'stunning, moving, and remarkable' by Nguyen Phan Que Mai and 'a celebration of complicity and love among women' by Pilar Quintana, Julia Malye's 'Pelican Girls' is a captivating historical fiction that has left readers spellbound. Set in 1720, the narrative unfolds between the Hospice of La Salpêtrière in Paris and the untamed American frontier.
The tale follows the extraordinary journey of 88 women, deemed 'difficult' by society, who are dispatched from the asylum to New Orleans as potential brides for French settlers. At the heart of this gripping story are Charlotte, Geneviève, and Pétronille - a sharp-tongued orphan, an alleged abortionist, and a supposed madwoman. As they embark on a perilous voyage across the ocean, they are oblivious to the harsh realities and profound bonds that await them in the wild, beautiful land of their destination.
'Pelican Girls' is a masterful exploration of female friendship, identity, and desire, delving into the choices women make in their unyielding quest for survival. Malye's narrative is bold, thrilling, and startlingly intimate, offering a powerful vision of womanhood that will resonate with readers long after the final page.
This tour de force is perfect for admirers of Barbara Kingsolver, Lauren Groff, and Yiyun Li's 'The Book of Goose'. As Jess Walter, bestselling author of 'Beautiful Ruins', declares, 'I haven't been this swept away by a piece of historical fiction since Maggie O'Farrell's Hamnet'. 'Pelican Girls' promises to be one of the most anticipated and celebrated works of fiction in 2024.
Book ISBN: | 9781472298225 |
Book Author: | Julia Malye |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Headline Review |
Book Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
Book Dimensions: | 197 x 129 x 25 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-07-18 |
Book Pagination: | 368 pages |
Book Weight: | 262g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’