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Bodies of Light

By Sarah Moss
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Bodies of Light by Sarah Moss delves into the complex dynamics of a Victorian family in the 19th century. At the centre is a young woman striving to break away from societal constraints and her domineering mother, as she pursues her dreams of becoming a pioneering female doctor. This poignant narrative explores themes of ambition, familial duty, and societal expectations.
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If you enjoy deeply immersive narratives that explore themes of societal expectations and personal freedom through rich historical settings, this book will captivate you. It masterfully examines the lives of a family in Victorian England, delving into issues of feminism, art, and mental health with profound sensitivity and detail.

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Bodies of Light

A beautiful and nuanced historical novel about maternal failures, sibling affection and the everyday savagery of family, from the author of Ghost Wall.

A beautiful and nuanced historical novel about maternal failures, sibling affection and the everyday savagery of family, from the author of Ghost Wall.

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Bodies of Light by Sarah Moss tells the compelling story of Ally Moberley, who grows up amidst her father's decadent paintings and her mother's disapproval. As bitterness and tragedy set her family apart, Ally is forced to leave her Manchester home.

Determined to forge her path, she moves to London with the ambition of joining the first generation of female doctors. Her journey is one of resilience and determination against societal expectations.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783787678

Publisher: Granta Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Granta Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 226g

Pages: 320

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Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Sarah Moss

About the Author

SARAH MOSS is the author of eight novels, including Ghost Wall and The Tidal Zone. Her account of her time in Iceland, Names for the Sea, was shortlisted for the 2013 RSL Ondaatje Prize and she has three times been shortlisted for the Wellcome Book Prize

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