Devotion

Name: Devotion
Brand: Pan Macmillan
SKU: 9781509863884
Price: 24.99 NZD
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From the Bestselling Author of Burial Rites

By Hannah Kent

3.87

( 11,408 ratings, 1,607 reviews)

Summary

Devotion by Hannah Kent is a poignant historical fiction novel set in the 19th century. It follows Hanne, a young woman from a Prussian village who embarks on a perilous journey to Australia with her family in pursuit of religious freedom. Along the way, Hanne discovers deep connections and faces life-changing challenges.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate beautifully written historical fiction that explores themes of love, faith, and resilience. Set against a vivid backdrop of 19th-century immigration, the story delves into profound emotional journeys and the strength of human spirit.

Devotion

The powerful, moving and truly unique novel from the international bestselling author of Burial Rites and The Good People.

The bestselling Australian literary title of 2021, now in a beautiful new packaging matching Kent's other works.

Description

From the multi-award-winning author of Burial Rites

Growing up in the village of Kay in Prussia, 1836, Hanne Nussbaum would rather run wild in the forest than conform to the limitations of womanhood. Hanne is friendless and misunderstood... until she meets Thea.

When Hanne and her family are forced to flee religious persecution, they board a crowded, disease-riddled ship bound for the colony of South Australia. In the face of brutal hardship, the beauty of whale song enters Hanne's heart, along with the miracle of her love for Thea. Theirs is a bond that nothing can break.

The whale passed. The music faded.

Praise for Devotion

'A glorious, heartbreaking love story of infinite beauty' - Heather Rose

'A tale of love that sustains and love that ruins' - Sydney Morning Herald

'Kent tells her heroine's burgeoning love story beautifully' - The Times

'Searing, lyrical' - The Saturday Paper

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?

The book is described as a piercingly beautiful and remarkable novel with an extraordinarily daring twist, celebrating the power of love. It’s praised as a modern classic with achingly beautiful love and a brutal search for freedom, enriched with lush historical detail and lyrical writing. Reviewers highlight its stunning, magical narrative, powerful emotions, and masterful storytelling, capturing the essence of love, devotion, and the connection to nature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509863884

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Picador

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 304g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Hannah Kent's first novel, the multi award winning international bestseller, Burial Rites, was translated into over 30 languages and is being adapted for film. Her second novel, The Good People was translated into 10 languages, nominated for numerous awards and is also being adapted for film. Devotion, her third novel, published in 2021, won Booktopia's Favourite Australian Book, and was shortlisted for multiple industry awards. Her original feature film, Run Rabbit Run, was directed by Daina Reid and starred Sarah Snook. Hannah is also the co-founder of Kill Your Darlings, and has written for The New York Times, The Saturday Paper, The Guardian, the Age, the Sydney Morning Herald, Meanjin, Qantas Magazine and LitHub. She lives and works on Peramangk and Kaurna country.