The Cherry Robbers

Name: The Cherry Robbers
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781800810327
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By Sarai Walker

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The Cherry Robbers by Sarai Walker delves into the life of Iris Chapel, one of six sisters living in a haunted Victorian mansion. Following the mysterious deaths of her sisters, Iris grapples with her family's tragic past and the oppressive expectations of womanhood in the 1950s. The story blends elements of gothic horror and feminist themes, creating an atmospheric and compelling narrative.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a blend of mystery, gothic elements, and feminist themes woven into a captivating narrative. With its compelling storytelling and rich character development, it offers an exploration of family secrets and the complexities of identity. Fans of atmospheric settings and intricate plots that keep you wondering might find this an engaging read.

'First they get married, then they get buried' ... you can run from a family curse, but you can't hide forever

'First they get married, then they get buried' ... you can run from a family curse, but you can't hide forever

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Sarai Walker has done it again ... upends the Gothic ghost story with a fiery feminist zeal. - Maria Semple, bestselling author of Where'd You Go Bernadette

A riveting, gothic page-turner - the New York Times

Wonderful... A book one doesn't want to put down... I highly recommend - Sarah Jessica Parker

The reclusive Sylvia Wren, one of the most important American artists of the past century, has been running from her past for sixty years. Born Iris Chapel, of the Chapel munitions dynasty, and the second youngest of six sisters, she grew up in a palatial Victorian 'Wedding Cake House' in New England, neglected by her distant father and troubled, haunted mother.

The sisters longed to escape, but the only way out was marriage. Not long after the first Chapel sister walks down the aisle, she dies of mysterious causes, a tragedy that repeats with the second sister, leaving the rest to navigate the wreckage, with heart-wrenching consequences.

The Cherry Robbers is a wonderfully atmospheric, propulsive novel about sisterhood, mortality and forging one's own path.

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The Cherry Robbers by Sarai Walker is praised for its captivating storytelling, merging feminist themes with Gothic elements. Readers describe it as a gripping narrative that explores complex topics like marriage, sexuality, and familial dynamics with a unique twist on the artist's journey. The book's ability to blend thrilling elements with profound questions has been highlighted, making it a recommended read for those interested in feminist and Gothic literature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800810327

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Serpent's Tail

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Sarai Walker is the author of the novel Dietland, which has been published in more than a dozen countries and adapted as a television series. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, the Washington Post, the Guardian and elsewhere. She has lectured internationally on feminism and body image, and has spoken about these topics widely in the media. She holds an MFA in creative writing from Bennington College and a PhD in English from the University of London.