The True Heart

Sylvia Townsend Warner, a novelist who evokes fierce loyalty in her readers, has a natural affinity for the downtrodden, the defenceless, and the overlooked. In 'The True Heart', she weaves a captivating tale of young Sukey Bond, a sixteen-year-old orphan dispatched to toil as a servant on a secluded farm in the Essex Marshes.

Amidst the stark landscape, Sukey's heart is stirred by Eric, the unworldly son of the rector's wife. Their tender romance, however, is cruelly thwarted when discovered. Undeterred, our plucky heroine embarks on an extraordinary quest to reunite with her beloved, a journey that may lead her to the very doors of Buckingham Palace.

Warner's singular voice shines through in this exquisitely crafted narrative, demonstrating why she is hailed as one of Britain's most daring, versatile, and idiosyncratic writers. With her alchemical touch, she transmutes history into literary gold, creating a story that will captivate readers long after the final page is turned.

Product Information:

Book ISBN:	9780241476109
Book Weight:	160g