![]() ![]() Venture to the wild, beautiful and spellbinding Orkney islands in THE METAL HEART, the compelling new story of freedom and love from Caroline Lea. The Glass Woman beautifully depicts how these women. ![]() Disempowering women by refusing to educate them and vilifying independent thinking was central to the story. The authors depiction of the patriarchal society was painful to read, but a necessary reminder of those times. Who does the mysterious glass figure she is given represent?Īnd why do the villagers talk of the coming winter darkness in hushed tones?Ī mysterious and captivating tale of love, fear and superstition, perfect for readers of The Miniaturist, The Silent Companions, and The Bear & The Nightingale. The unique time period in which the story was told (1686) was fascinating. What is making the strange sounds in the attic? Isolated and disturbed by her husband's strange behaviour, her fears deepen. ![]() There she finds a man who refuses to speak of his recently deceased first wife, and villagers who view her with suspicion. A cold, windswept land where they talk of witches and fear strangers. When Rósa is betrothed to Jón Eiríksson, she is sent to a remote village. Haunting, evocative and utterly compelling. I loved it' Sophie Mackintosh, author of The Water Cure An incredible novel Ali Land, author of Good Me Bad Me. Beautiful' Sara Collins, author of The Confessions of Frannie Langton A cold, windswept land where they talk of witches and fear strangers. When Rósa begins to hear strange noises from upstairs, she turns to the local woman in an attempt to find solace. ![]()
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