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OverviewLove. Desire. Vengeance. A deadly alchemy. When Rebecca Palmer's new husband opens a pharmacy in Victorian Edinburgh, she expects to live the life of a well-heeled gentlewoman. But her ideal is turns to ashes when she discovers her husband is not what he seems. As Rebecca struggles to maintain her dignity in the face of his infidelity and strange sexual desires, Alexander tries to pacify her so-called hysteria with a magical new chemical creation. A wonder-drug he calls heroin. Rebecca's journey into addiction takes her further into her past, and her first, lost love, while Alexander looks on, curiously observing his wife's descent. Meanwhile, Alexander's desire to profit from his invention leads him down a dangerous path that blurs science, passion, and death. He soon discovers that even the most promising experiments can have unforeseen and deadly consequences... Reminiscent of the works of Sarah Waters, this is a brilliantly observed piece of Victoriana which deals with the disempowerment of women, addiction, desire, sexual obsession and vengeance. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Vanessa TaitPublisher: Atlantic Books Imprint: Corvus Edition: Main Dimensions: Width: 15.00cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.460kg ISBN: 9781786492715ISBN 10: 1786492717 Pages: 400 Publication Date: 05 April 2018 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsA captivating book.... It is a story that is both whimsical and disturbing -- Review for THE LOOKING GLASS HOUSE * Lady * Tait's engaging novel... is sensuous and lyrical -- Review for THE LOOKING GLASS HOUSE * Sunday Telegraph * Moving and original -- Kate Saunders, Review for THE LOOKING GLASS HOUSE * The Times * A captivating book... It is a story that is both whimsical and disturbing -- Review for THE LOOKING GLASS HOUSE Lady Tait's engaging novel... is sensuous and lyrical -- Review for THE LOOKING GLASS HOUSE Sunday Telegraph Moving and original -- Kate Saunders, Review for THE LOOKING GLASS HOUSE The Times Author InformationVanessa Tait grew up in Gloucestershire. She went to the University of Manchester and completed a Master's degree in Creative and Life Writing at Goldsmiths College. The Pharmacist's Wife is her second novel. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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