Fleeing starvation in the Jameston settlement, a servant girl sets out alone into the wilderness. An historical novel set in early colonial America, by the author of Matrix.
Reminiscent of S?skind's Perfume or Andrew Miller's Ingenious Pain, this is set in C18th France and involves a physical prodigy. In this case, it is his ability to eat... By the author of Th... read more
Barmy and murderous goings-on in an Italian villa in the company of a family of Todes. Will fill those interminable dark hours between lunch and tea. Posh, pleasing silliness.