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The Essex Serpent : The number one bestseller and British Book Awards Book of the Year

by Sarah Perry
RM54.35 MYR
The Essex Serpent : The number one bestseller and British Book Awards Book of the Year - Thryft
The Essex Serpent : The number one bestseller and British Book Awards Book of the Year - Thryft

A mesmerizing tale of love, myth, and discovery.

Recommendation: You'll be captivated by the magical atmosphere of Victorian London and the captivating relationship between Cora and William. The book beautifully explores themes of love, faith, and the power of the unknown. The Essex Serpent will transport you to another time and leave you pondering the mysteries of the world long after you've turned the last page.

  • British Book Award for Book of the Year (2017)
  • Costa Book Award Nominee for Novel (2016)
  • Wellcome Book Prize Nominee for Longlist (2017)
  • Dylan Thomas Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2017)
  • Women's Prize for Fiction Nominee for Longlist (2017)
  • Walter Scott Prize Nominee for Longlist (2017)
  • Waterstones Book of the Year (2016)
  • Europese Literatuurprijs Nominee (2018)
  • RSL Encore Award Nominee for Shortlist (2017)
  • HWA Endeavour Ink Gold Crown Nominee for Shortlist (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Essex Serpent : The number one bestseller and British Book Awards Book of the Year

by Sarah Perry
RM54.35 MYR
ISBN: 9781781255452
Authors: Sarah Perry
Publisher: Serpent's Tail
Date of Publication: 2017-04-20
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Historical Fiction, Romance
Related Topics: Mystery
Goodreads rating: 3.54
(rated by 62379 readers)

Description

Sarah Perry's award-winning novel, set at the end of the nineteenth century and inspired by true events.Moving between Essex and London, myth and modernity, Cora Seaborne's spirited search for the Essex Serpent encourages all around her to test their allegiance to faith or reason in an age of rapid scientific advancement. At the same time, the novel explores the boundaries of love and friendship and the allegiances that we have to one another. The depth of feeling that the inhabitants of Aldwinter share are matched by their city counterparts as they strive to find the courage to express and understand their deepest desires, and strongest fears.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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A mesmerizing tale of love, myth, and discovery.

Recommendation: You'll be captivated by the magical atmosphere of Victorian London and the captivating relationship between Cora and William. The book beautifully explores themes of love, faith, and the power of the unknown. The Essex Serpent will transport you to another time and leave you pondering the mysteries of the world long after you've turned the last page.

  • British Book Award for Book of the Year (2017)
  • Costa Book Award Nominee for Novel (2016)
  • Wellcome Book Prize Nominee for Longlist (2017)
  • Dylan Thomas Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2017)
  • Women's Prize for Fiction Nominee for Longlist (2017)
  • Walter Scott Prize Nominee for Longlist (2017)
  • Waterstones Book of the Year (2016)
  • Europese Literatuurprijs Nominee (2018)
  • RSL Encore Award Nominee for Shortlist (2017)
  • HWA Endeavour Ink Gold Crown Nominee for Shortlist (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.