{"title":"Jen Fawkes","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of \u003cstrong\u003eJen Fawkes\u003c\/strong\u003e, a masterful storyteller whose unique blend of science fiction and fantasy has garnered a devoted following. Her imaginative narratives invite readers into realms where the extraordinary meets the everyday, offering a refreshing perspective on the conventional boundaries of genre fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in Fawkes' collection is \u003cem\u003eDaughters of Chaos\u003c\/em\u003e, a spellbinding novel that weaves together elements of intrigue, mystery, and otherworldly adventure. This thrilling book promises to transport readers to a universe where chaos and fascination coexist, challenging them to contemplate the limits of the known world and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJen Fawkes' writing is characterised by its vivid imagery and thought-provoking themes, making her works an excellent choice for fans of literature that stretches the imagination. Whether you're an avid reader of sci-fi and fantasy or looking to explore these genres for the first time, Fawkes' collection offers an enthralling reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse through our selection of Jen Fawkes' books to embrace the mysteries and wonders that her pen has brought to life. Perfect for readers who enjoy an enchanting escape, her novels are sure to leave a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"daughters-of-chaos-by-jen-fawkes-9781419772474","title":"Daughters of Chaos","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward-winning author Jen Fawkes's \u003ci\u003eDaughters of Chaos\u003c\/i\u003e is an epic novel about Civil War-era Nashville’s “public women,” a secret society spanning millennia, and the earth-shaking power of the female.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A beautiful spinning knife of a story that whirls back through the 1800s, the 1500s, the 4th century BC, and the age of myth to slice out an image of the pain and the power that women have inherited from antiquity.” ––Kevin Brockmeier, three-time O. Henry Prize-winning author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe year is 1862. After a tragedy at home, 22-year-old Sylvie Swift parts ways with her twin brother to trace the origins of an enigmatic playscript that’s landed on their doorstep. This text leads her to Nashville, the Union Army’s western headquarters, bustling with soldiers and saboteurs, partisans and powerful men––\u003ci\u003eand powerful women\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSylvie works on a translation of the playscript by day, but at night, under the direction of the Army’s Secret Service Chief, she acts as a Union spy. Both endeavours acquaint her with an ancient sisterhood whose members—including Hannah, a fiery revolutionary to whom Sylvie is increasingly drawn—possess uncanny, and potentially monstrous, powers. Sylvie soon becomes entangled in the Cult of Chaos, a mystical feminist society steadfast in their age-old mission to confront and eradicate the violent injustices enacted by men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaughters of Chaos\u003c\/i\u003e weaves together “found” texts, sly humour, fabulism, and queer themes to question familiar notions of history and family, warfare and power. Inspired by both Aristophanes’ \u003ci\u003eLysistrata\u003c\/i\u003e and the true story of Nashville’s attempt to exile its prostitutes during the Civil War, this debut novel journeys through Ancient Greece, Renaissance Venice, and a 19th-century America torn apart by conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46418374689004,"sku":"9781419772474","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13492273482693.jpg?v=1746481127"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jen-fawkes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}