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The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding

The bestselling uplifting emotional novel from the beloved international author of The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart
By Holly Ringland
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The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding by Holly Ringland is a captivating journey through grief, healing, and self-discovery. It follows Esther Wilding as she attempts to unravel the mysteries of her sister's untimely death. As Esther delves into the stories and mythology her sister left behind, she embarks on a transformative quest that spans personal and mythical landscapes, ultimately leading her closer to understanding and acceptance.
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This book may appeal to you if you are drawn to evocative storytelling that weaves together themes of grief, healing, and the transformative power of stories. Set against a backdrop of enchanting landscapes, it blends myth and reality to explore a woman’s journey through personal trauma, making it perfect for those who love immersive and emotional narratives.

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The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding by Holly Ringland is well-received for its lyrical prose and rich storytelling. Readers appreciate the exploration of grief and healing, with the narrative weaving myth and reality seamlessly. The character development and evocative portrayal of landscapes have also been praised in reviews.

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ISBN: 9781460759387

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 October 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 403g

Pages: 544

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About the Author

Holly Ringland is the author of the international bestseller The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, which has been translated into thirty languages and adapted into a global seven-part TV series starring Sigourney Weaver and produced by Amazon Prime Video and Made Up Stories. In 2019, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart won the Australian Book Industry Award General Fiction Book of the Year. In 2021, Holly co-hosted an eight-episode ABC TV series, Back to Nature, with Aaron Pedersen. After living between Australia and the UK for ten years, Holly has been based in the Yugambeh region of southeast Queensland since 2020, where she wrote The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding in her 'office', a vintage caravan named Frenchie. Upon publication, The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding became an instant national bestseller, and it was named 2022 Book of the Year by Booktopia. www.hollyringland.com

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