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OverviewEdinburgh, 1869 Newly married, Rebecca longs for the life of a well-heeled gentlewoman. Her husband Alexander, a respected pharmacist, is eager to join pioneering fellow inventors in the history books. But beneath his ordered exterior, Rebecca is horrified to find a world of dark secrets. As she struggles with his infidelity and strange sexual desires, Alexander tries to pacify her so-called hysteria with his magical new wonder-drug, heroin... As Rebecca's forced dependence takes her further from herself, Alexander's desire to profit from his creation leads him along a path that blurs science, passion, and death. Soon, they both learn that addiction, obsession and vengeance make for a deadly alchemy... Full Product DetailsAuthor: Vanessa TaitPublisher: Atlantic Books Imprint: Corvus Edition: Main Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.279kg ISBN: 9781786492739ISBN 10: 1786492733 Pages: 400 Publication Date: 04 April 2019 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 ContentsReviewsMoving and original -- Kate Saunders, Review for THE LOOKING GLASS HOUSE * The Times * Tait's engaging novel... is sensuous and lyrical -- Review for THE LOOKING GLASS HOUSE * Sunday Telegraph * A captivating book.... It is a story that is both whimsical and disturbing -- Review for THE LOOKING GLASS HOUSE * Lady * A truly addictive, deeply atmospheric, sensual yarn... similar to the works of Sarah Waters and Michel Faber, it makes for a compelling, irresistible, utterly delicious read. * Goodreads * A fascinating, darkly powerful novel with biting attitude... Raw, elemental and disturbing, The Pharmacist's Wife is an entirely captivating, enthralling read - highly recommended. * LoveReading * This chilling atmospheric novel will appeal to fans of The Miniaturist and The Essex Serpent. * RED Online * With shades of Sarah Waters, independence and vengeance make for a winning tale * Stylist * Moving and original. * Kate Saunders, The Times, on The Looking Glass House * Tait's engaging novel... is sensuous and lyrical * Sunday Telegraph on The Looking Glass House * A captivating book.... It is a story that is both whimsical and disturbing. * Lady on The Looking Glass House * A truly addictive, deeply atmospheric, sensual yarn... similar to the works of Sarah Waters and Michel Faber, it makes for a compelling, irresistible, utterly delicious read. * Goodreads * A fascinating, darkly powerful novel with biting attitude... Raw, elemental and disturbing, The Pharmacist's Wife is an entirely captivating, enthralling read - highly recommended. * LoveReading * This chilling atmospheric novel will appeal to fans of The Miniaturist and The Essex Serpent. * RED Online * With shades of Sarah Waters, independence and vengeance make for a winning tale. * Stylist * 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 |