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Mrs Gulliver
Valerie Martin
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Beschreibung
'Irresistible - a funny, sexy romp that's also smart, even wise' Kirkus starred review
'Pure elegance, subtlety and wit. A triumph of a novel' - Francesca Segal, author of Mother Ship
It is 1954, and prostitution is legal in the tropical haven that is Verona Island. Here, among gangsters and corrupt lawmen, Lila Gulliver runs a brothel that promises her exclusive clientele privacy and discretion. When nineteen-year-old Carità, beautiful and blind since birth, comes to her door seeking employment, Mrs Gulliver sees a business opportunity and takes a chance. Carità is mesmerising, sharp and a mystery to her employer, always holding herself at a distance.
One night, the son of a wealthy judge patronises Mrs Gulliver's establishment, immediately falling madly in love with Carità. This is Ian Drohan - young, idealistic and cushioned by wealth and family connections. Mrs Gulliver mistrusts him, and worries for Carità's future. Carità, on the other hand, is fearless, headstrong and a force of nature that Mrs Gulliver is always several steps behind.
A dazzling drama filled with sex, wry wit and literary references, Mrs Gulliver follows two women who have nothing to lose in their fight for agency on an island too ready to dismiss them.
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An unexpected and witty novel examining the eternal inequalities embedded in this particular trade
Martin'
The title suggests a rollicking tale and a rollicking tale is what you get, full of twists and surprises and never a dull moment. Entertainingly wild
Praise for Valerie Martin
A quirky and enjoyable twist on an old story with plenty of plot and thematic oomph. Rich in unabashed raunchiness, it toys with feminist tropes and hands us a heroine who is superficially fragile, yet very much in command of her own destiny
[Martin'
Martin is a vibrant force in American fiction
Valerie Martin is one of the best novelists we have
Irresistible - a funny, sexy romp that'
Captivating ... In <i>Mrs. Gulliver,</i> Valerie Martin offers us an idyll, perhaps even a comedy. All'
An elegant, deftly crafted tale
I adore Valerie Martin, and <i>Mrs Gulliver</i> is no exception. Pure elegance, subtlety and wit. A triumph of a novel
Lila is a beguiling narrator, offering often shrewd observations, and Carita is an appealingly canny protagonist
Valerie Martin is a fleet-footed writer; you never quite know where she'
An enrapturing and ruthless storyteller, Valerie Martin possesses a predator's ability to mesmerize her prey . . . Martin'
Few have written so surprisingly, so convincingly as Valerie Martin about sexual obsession and the perverse twistings of the human heart
Refreshing and completely different - I loved it as soon as I started reading. I love how Valerie Martin writes and was totally engrossed by the story of these strong unconventional women and the men they vanquish - so thought-provoking, so quirky, so well realised
An intriguing, well-written gem, it slips down as sweetly as a sonnet
Martin's surprisingly playful latest observes two strong-willed women as they make the best of their initially unfortunate lives ... it'
The generosity of Martin'
This is an excellent character-written novel. You get invested in their lives, and want to read along and see what happens to them. You will not want to put this one down
Kundenbewertungen
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