Eye of a Rook

Name: Eye of a Rook
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925816716
Price: 37.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

By Josephine Taylor

0.0 (0 reviews)

3.7

( 96 ratings, 29 reviews)

Summary

Eye of a Rook by Josephine Taylor delves into the interwoven stories of two women separated by time but connected by their struggles. In 19th-century England, Arthur and Flora face the challenges of her mysterious medical condition. In contemporary Australia, Alice is dealing with a condition that echoes Flora's past, as she searches for understanding and empowerment. This intriguing blend of historical and modern narratives explores themes of pain, resilience, and the quest for healing and recognition.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$37⁰⁰

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Eye of a Rook

$37⁰⁰

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might appreciate this book if you're drawn to historical fiction that explores personal and societal challenges. The narrative intertwines the lives of two women across different centuries, delving into themes of pain, resilience, and the quest for understanding. If immersive storytelling and rich historical context appeal to you, this book could be a captivating choice.

Eye of a Rook

In 1860s London, Arthur sees his wife, Emily, struck down by a pain for which she can find no words, forced to endure harmful treatments. Meanwhile, in contemporary Perth, Alice and her older husband, Duncan, find their marriage threatened as Alice investigates the history of hysteria, female sexuality, and the treatment of the female body.

Description

Two women separated by time and place but connected by a mystifying illness. This beautifully written novel will appeal to fans of literary historical fiction.

In 1860s London, Arthur sees his wife Emily suddenly struck down by a pain for which she can find no words, forced to endure harmful treatments and reliant on him for guidance.

Meanwhile, in contemporary Perth, Alice, a writer, and her older husband, Duncan, find their marriage threatened as Alice investigates the history of hysteria, female sexuality, and the treatment of the female body—her own and the bodies of those who came before.

Eye of a Rook intertwines the stories of these two women across time, exploring the enduring challenges faced by women in the understanding and treatment of their bodies.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Eye of a Rook by Josephine Taylor is praised for its masterful exploration of the relationship between body and self. It is described as bold, intellectually challenging, and lyrically compelling. The novel is recognised for its raw intelligence and depiction of the hidden journey of female bodies, and is considered both courageous and beautifully written.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925816716

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 216

Collections

Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Josephine Taylor Penguin Books

About the Author

Josephine Taylor is a writer and freelance editor and is Associate Editor at Westerly Magazine and an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in Writing at Edith Cowan University. Josephine teaches, faciliates and judges literary fiction and creative non- fiction. Her personal essays and fiction have been anthologised, and published in journals including Axon, M/C Journal, Outskirts, Southerly, TEXT and Westerly.