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The Rapture

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The Rapture by Claire McGlasson offers a compelling tale based on true events, set in the 1920s. It follows Dilys, a devout member of a reclusive religious sect called the Panacea Society, who begins to question her faith and the group's enigmatic leader. As tensions rise, Dilys navigates her internal struggles and yearns for freedom from the community's hold.
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This historical fiction may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about unconventional communities and intrigue. Set in the 1920s, it explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and individuality within a reclusive religious sect. If you appreciate character-driven narratives and richly atmospheric settings, this book could be a captivating read for you.

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As captivating as The Girls, with the vibrancy of The Miniaturist, this riveting novel is based on a true story...

As captivating as The Girls, with the vibrancy of The Miniaturist, this riveting novel is based on a true story...

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Poignant - Sunday Times

Gripping. - Metro

Fascinating. - The Times

Enrapturing. - Red Magazine

Miss Dilys Barltrop is a devoted member of The Panacea Society, a cult populated almost entirely by virtuous single women.

When she strikes up a friendship with Grace, a new recruit, God finally seems to be smiling upon her. But Dilys is wary of her leader's zealotry, and fearful of those who watch her every move, hoping for a sign of the deep and terrible failings she struggles to keep hidden.

Faith is supplanted by doubt, and as both women come to question what is true and fear what is real, Dilys will have to learn the true cost of absolute devotion...

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The Rapture by Claire McGlasson is praised for its captivating storytelling and emotional depth. Described as a brave and accomplished debut, it is noted for being gripping, unsettling, and deeply moving, with a haunting quality that lingers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571345199

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Claire McGlasson is a journalist who works for ITV News and enjoys the variety of life on the road with a TV camera. She lives in Cambridgeshire. The Rapture is her debut novel.

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