An Almond for a Parrot
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An Almond for a Parrot
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An Almond for a Parrot
‘shades of Sarah Waters…irresistible’ – The Guardian
‘I would like to make myself the heroine of this story – an innocent victim led astray. But alas sir, I would be lying…’
The gripping and decadent historical page turner
Shades of Sarah Waters… irresistible – The Guardian
‘I would like to make myself the heroine of this story – an innocent victim led astray. But alas sir, I would be lying…’
London, 1756: In Newgate prison, Tully Truegood awaits trial. Her fate hanging in the balance, she tells her life-story. It’s a tale that takes her from skivvy in the back streets of London, to conjuror’s assistant, to celebrated courtesan at her stepmother’s Fairy House, the notorious house of ill-repute where decadent excess is a must…
Tully was once the talk of the town. Now, with the best seats at Newgate already sold in anticipation of her execution, her only chance of survival is to get her story to the one person who can help her avoid the gallows.
She is Tully Truegood.
Orphan, whore, magician’s apprentice.
Murderer?
A compelling mix of bawdy romp and magical realism.
– Sarra Manning, Red magazine
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An Almond for a Parrot by Sally Gardner is praised as a unique blend of genres, combining historical fiction with elements of erotica and magical realism. It has been described as an irresistible, lust-filled fairy tale for adults with a compelling mix of drama, sexy scenes, and feminist underpinnings. The book is noted for being a fun and explicit romp, providing an engaging and enchanting reading experience.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008182533
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 July 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HQ
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 416
About the Author
Wray Delaney is the pen name of Sally Gardner, the award-winning children's novelist who has sold over 2 million books worldwide and been translated into 22 languages. She lives in London and this is her second adult novel.
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