Announcing the London launch of Rosie Garland's second novel, Vixen.
Along with Sarah Waters we at Gay's the Word are massive fans of Rosie Garland's beautiful writing and are incredibly happy to be hosting this publication day launch event for her second novel, Vixen.
Event entry £2, payable on the door. Complimentary refreshments. Please RSVP on Facebook.
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66 Marchmont Street,
London WC1N 1AB
The Novel:
It is 1349.
In Brauntone, where seagulls screech across the fields and the wind has a mind to change, Father Thomas arrives as the new priest. Determined to impress his congregation, he quells fears of the coming pestilence with promises of protection.
For Anne, the priest's arrival is an opportunity. Convinced a grand fate awaits, she moves in as Thomas's housekeeper, though hopeful of more. But his home is a place without love or kindness.
Meanwhile, a strange mute Maid is dancing with Death through the forest. She is discovered, washed up in the marshes, and taken in by Anne. Their friendship is to give Anne the chance of a happiness she thought she'd never know.
But soon the plague strikes Brauntone, spreading panic. And as the villagers' fear turns to anger, Thomas must sacrifice anything to restore their faith in him.
Praise for Rosie Garland's debut novel, The Palace of Curiosities
'Garland's lush prose is always a pleasure' Guardian
'An alternately brutal and beautiful story about love and belonging' Metro
'Bewitching' Good Housekeeping
'A jewel-box of a novel ... Garland is a real literary talent' Sarah Waters
'Reminds me of Angela Carter' Jenni Murray
'Fabulously strange historical debut... sheer, demented fun' Suzi Feay
