Confessions of the Fox

Name: Confessions of the Fox
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781786496256
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By Jordy Rosenberg

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Confessions of the Fox is a cleverly layered narrative intertwining a reimagined story of the infamous 18th-century thief, Jack Sheppard, with a contemporary scholar's quest to unravel Jack's true history. Set against the vibrant backdrop of London, this novel explores themes of freedom, identity and transgression, blending historical detail with speculative fiction.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy historical fiction with a twist and appreciate explorations of gender, identity, and marginalised voices. You might be captivated by its reimagining of a legendary 18th-century thief's life, intertwined with modern academic intrigue and a touch of romance.

Confessions of the Fox

A 'zingy romp' (Guardian) and a 'cunning metafiction' (New Yorker), Confessions of the Fox is a salty, sweary tale of jailbreaks and queer love.

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New Yorker Book of the Year

Huffington Post Book of the Year

Buzzfeed Book of the Year

Shortlisted for The Center For Fiction First Novel Prize

Jack Sheppard, a transgender carpenter's apprentice, has fled his master's house to become a notorious prison break artist. Bess Khan has escaped the draining of the fenlands to become a revolutionary mastermind. Together, they find themselves at the centre of a web of corruption leading back to the dreaded Thief-Catcher General.

Or so we are told in a mysterious manuscript unearthed by one Professor R. Voth. Voth traces the origins and authenticity of the manuscript as Jack and Bess trace the connections between the bowels of Newgate Prison and the dissection chambers of the Royal College, in a bawdy collision of a novel about gender, love, and liberation.

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Jordy Rosenberg's debut novel presents a vividly imaginative exploration of 18th-century London, praised for its unique blend of literary genres enriched with queer theory. Reviewers highlight its captivating narrative, striking originality, and rich commentary on politics, sexuality, and identity. The story offers a thrilling combination of history, romance, and adventure, described as both bawdy and intellectually engaging. Rosenberg is commended for crafting a narrative that challenges traditional historical narratives, providing a fresh and important voice in contemporary fiction.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786496256

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Atlantic Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 255g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Jordy Rosenberg is an associate professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he teaches eighteenth-century literature and queer/trans theory. He lives in New York City and Northampton, Massachusetts. Confessions of the Fox is his first novel.