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The Winter Sister

Author : Megan Collins
Publisher : Atria Books
ISBN 13 : 198210015X
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (821 download)

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Download or read book The Winter Sister written by Megan Collins and published by Atria Books. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “haunting debut: suspenseful, atmospheric, and completely riveting” (Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls) about a young woman who returns home to care for her ailing mother and begins to dig deeper into her sister’s unsolved murder. Sixteen years ago, Sylvie’s sister, Persephone, never came home. Out late with the boyfriend she was forbidden to see, Persephone was missing for three days before her body was found—and years later, her murder is still unsolved. In the present day, Sylvie returns home to care for her estranged mother, Annie, as she undergoes treatment for cancer. Prone to unexplained “Dark Days” even before Persephone’s death, Annie’s once-close bond with Sylvie dissolved in the weeks after their loss, making for an uncomfortable reunion all these years later. Adding to the discomfort, Persephone’s former boyfriend is now a nurse at the cancer center where Annie is being treated. Sylvie has always believed Ben was responsible for the murder—but she carries her own guilt about that night, guilt that traps her in the past while the world goes on around her. As she navigates the complicated relationship with her mother, Sylvie begins to uncover the secrets that fill their house—and what really happened the night Persephone died. The Winter Sister is a “bewitching” (Kirkus Reviews) portrayal of the complex bond between sisters, between mothers and daughters alike, and “will captivate you from suspenseful start to surprising finish” (Kathleen Barber, author of Are You Sleeping).

Winter Sisters

Author : Robin Oliveira
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0399564268
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (995 download)

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Download or read book Winter Sisters written by Robin Oliveira and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-02-05 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2019 FINALIST FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE BOOK AWARD “Stunning. . . Oliveira writes with feeling.” —The New York Times Book Review “[An] engrossing story. . . that feels utterly timely.” —People, “The Best New Books” New York, 1879: An epic blizzard descends on Albany, devastating the city. When the snow finally settles, two newly orphaned girls are missing. Determined not to give up hope, Dr. Mary Sutter, a former Civil War surgeon, searches for the two sisters. When what happened to them is finally revealed, Dr. Sutter must fight the most powerful of Albany's citizens, risking personal and public danger as she seeks to protect the fragile, putting at risk loves and lives in her quest to right unimaginable wrongs. As contemporary as it is historic, Winter Sisters is part gripping thriller, part family saga, and ultimately a story of trauma and resilience that explores the tremendous good and unspeakable evil of which humans are capable.

The Sisters of the Winter Wood

Author : Rena Rossner
Publisher : Redhook
ISBN 13 : 031648329X
Total Pages : 435 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (164 download)

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Download or read book The Sisters of the Winter Wood written by Rena Rossner and published by Redhook. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captivating and boldly imaginative, with a tale of sisterhood at its heart, Rena Rossner's debut fantasy invites you to enter a world filled with magic, folklore, and the dangers of the woods. *Publishers Weekly: Best Book of 2018: SF/Fantasy/Horror *BookPage: Best Book of 2018: Science Fiction & Fantasy "With luscious and hypnotic prose, Rena Rossner tells a gripping, powerful story of family, sisterhood, and two young women trying to find their way in the world." — Madeline Miller, bestselling author of Circe In a remote village surrounded by vast forests on the border of Moldova and Ukraine, sisters Liba and Laya have been raised on the honeyed scent of their Mami's babka and the low rumble of their Tati's prayers. But when a troupe of mysterious men arrives, Laya falls under their spell -- despite their mother's warning to be wary of strangers. And this is not the only danger lurking in the woods. As dark forces close in on their village, Liba and Laya discover a family secret passed down through generations. Faced with a magical heritage they never knew existed, the sisters realize the old fairy tales are true. . .and could save them all. Discover a magical tale of secrets, heritage, and fairy tales weaving through history that will enchant readers of The Bear and the Nightingale, Uprooted and The Golem and the Jinni. Praise for The Sisters of the Winter Wood: "Intricately crafted, gorgeously rendered. . .full of heart, history, and enchantment." —Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A richly detailed story of Jewish identity and sisterhood. . . Ambitious and surprising." —Kirkus For more from Rena Rossner, check out The Light of the Midnight Stars.

Life After Death

Author : Sister Souljah
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1982139145
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (821 download)

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Download or read book Life After Death written by Sister Souljah and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Winter Santiaga hit time served. Still stunning, still pretty, still bold, still loves her father more than any man in the world, still got her hustle and high fashion flow. She's eager to pay back her enemies, rebuild her father's empire, reset his crown, and ultimately to snatch Midnight back into her life no matter which bitch had him while she was locked up. But Winter is not the only one with revenge on her mind. Simone, Winter's young business partner and friend, is locked and loaded and Winter is her target. Will she blow Winter's head off? Can Winter dodge the bullets? Or will at least one bullet blast Winter into another world? Either way Winter is fearless. Hell is the same as any hood and certainly the Brooklyn hood she grew up in. That's what Winter thinks."--Provided by publisher.

The Winter Sisters

Author : Tim Westover
Publisher : QW Publishers, LLC
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Winter Sisters written by Tim Westover and published by QW Publishers, LLC. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stuffy big-city doctor. Three rural folk healers. An unexpected partnership could put lives on the line… Georgia, 1822. Dr. Aubrey Waycross puts his faith in science, not superstition. So when he moves to a remote mountain town, he’s dismayed to see the townsfolk reject his scientific blood-letting methods in favor of potions and witchcraft. And with a rabid panther stalking the area, he’s running out of time to convince the citizens of the error of their ways. Confronting the trio of spell-peddling sisters, he’s stunned to find their herbal remedies may contain the missing ingredient he needs for a cure. But with the local pastor hellbent on driving them out and the youngest sister unwilling to share her mysterious abilities, he worries he could lose the sick to madness and death. Can Dr. Waycross discover the right combination of science and sorcery to save the townspeople? The Winter Sisters is a spellbinding frontier-America historical fantasy. If you like unique twists on history, complex characters, and a touch of enchantment, then you’ll love Tim Westover’s richly woven tale.

The Coldest Winter Ever

Author : Sister Souljah
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 143911997X
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (391 download)

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Download or read book The Coldest Winter Ever written by Sister Souljah and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-11-30 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times and USA TODAY Bestseller “50 Most Impactful Black Books of the Last 50 Years.” —Essence Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read The instant classic from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Life After Death brings the streets of New York to life in a powerful and utterly unforgettable novel. I came busting into the world during one of New York’s worst snowstorms, so my mother named me Winter. Ghetto-born, Winter is the young, wealthy daughter of a prominent Brooklyn drug-dealing family. Quick-witted, sexy, and business-minded, she knows and loves the streets like the curves of her own body. But when a cold Winter wind blows her life in a direction she doesn’t want to go, her street smarts and seductive skills are put to the test of a lifetime. Unwilling to lose, this ghetto girl will do anything to stay on top. Twenty-five years and over one million copies later, The Coldest Winter Ever is a bestseller and a national treasure, a classic handed down from one reading generation to the next. Whether you are reading it for the first time or have cherished it for years, you will never forget this Winter’s tale.

The Night Sister

Author : Jennifer McMahon
Publisher : Anchor
ISBN 13 : 0385538529
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (855 download)

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Download or read book The Night Sister written by Jennifer McMahon and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest novel from New York Times best-selling author Jennifer McMahon is an atmospheric, gripping, and suspenseful tale that probes the bond between sisters and the peril of keeping secrets. Once the thriving attraction of rural Vermont, the Tower Motel now stands in disrepair, alive only in the memories of Amy, Piper, and Piper's kid sister, Margot. The three played there as girls until the day that their games uncovered something dark and twisted in the motel's past, something that ruined their friendship forever. Now adult, Piper and Margot have tried to forget what they found that fateful summer, but their lives are upended when Piper receives a panicked midnight call from Margot, with news of a horrific crime for which Amy stands accused. Suddenly, Margot and Piper are forced to relive the time that they found the suitcase that once belonged to Silvie Slater, the aunt that Amy claimed had run away to Hollywood to live out her dream of becoming Hitchcock's next blonde bombshell leading lady. As Margot and Piper investigate, a cleverly woven plot unfolds—revealing the story of Sylvie and Rose, two other sisters who lived at the motel during its 1950s heyday. Each believed the other to be something truly monstrous, but only one carries the secret that would haunt the generations to come.

A Deeper Love Inside

Author : Sister Souljah
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1439165327
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (391 download)

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Download or read book A Deeper Love Inside written by Sister Souljah and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-02-18 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural-born hustler Porsche Santiaga refuses to accept her new life in juvenile detention after her family is torn apart and fights to regain what she has lost.

My Name is Mary Sutter

Author : Robin Oliveira
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0241950007
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (419 download)

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Download or read book My Name is Mary Sutter written by Robin Oliveira and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2012 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the eve of the American Civil War, Mary Sutter, a brilliant, headstrong midwife from New York, is dreaming of becoming a surgeon. Eager to escape the pains of a broken heart and a life in the shadow of her more beautiful twin sister, she travels to Washington to help tend the legions of Civil War wounded.

Winter Garden

Author : Kristin Hannah
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1429938463
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book Winter Garden written by Kristin Hannah and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-02-02 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can a woman ever really know herself if she doesn't know her mother? From the author of the smash-hit bestseller Firefly Lane and True Colors comes Kristin Hannah's powerful, heartbreaking novel that illuminates the intricate mother-daughter bond and explores the enduring links between the present and the past. Meredith and Nina Whitson are as different as sisters can be. One stayed at home to raise her children and manage the family apple orchard; the other followed a dream and traveled the world to become a famous photojournalist. But when their beloved father falls ill, Meredith and Nina find themselves together again, standing alongside their cold, disapproving mother, Anya, who even now, offers no comfort to her daughters. As children, the only connection between them was the Russian fairy tale Anya sometimes told the girls at night. On his deathbed, their father extracts a promise from the women in his life: the fairy tale will be told one last time—and all the way to the end. Thus begins an unexpected journey into the truth of Anya's life in war-torn Leningrad, more than five decades ago. Alternating between the past and present, Meredith and Nina will finally hear the singular, harrowing story of their mother's life, and what they learn is a secret so terrible and terrifying that it will shake the very foundation of their family and change who they believe they are.

The Lost Night

Author : Andrea Bartz
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 0525574735
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (255 download)

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Download or read book The Lost Night written by Andrea Bartz and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What really happened the night Edie died? Years later, her best friend Lindsay will learn how unprepared she is for the truth in this “impressive debut” (People) from the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese’s Book Club pick We Were Never Here. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BuzzFeed • Glamour • Real Simple • Marie Claire • Library Journal • Booklist • CrimeReads In 2009, Edie had New York’s social world in her thrall. Mercurial and beguiling, she was the shining star of a group of recent graduates living in a Brooklyn loft and treating New York like their playground. When Edie’s body was found near a suicide note at the end of a long, drunken night, no one could believe it. Grief, shock, and resentment scattered the group and brought the era to an abrupt end. A decade later, Lindsay has come a long way from the drug-addled world of Calhoun Lofts. She has devoted best friends, a cozy apartment, and a thriving career as a magazine’s head fact-checker. But when a chance reunion leads Lindsay to discover an unsettling video from that hazy night, she starts to wonder if Edie was actually murdered—and, worse, if she herself was involved. As she rifles through those months in 2009—combing through case files, old technology, and her fractured memories—Lindsay is forced to confront the demons of her own violent history to bring the truth to light.

The Sister Souljah Collection #1

Author : Sister Souljah
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1476730717
Total Pages : 1488 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (767 download)

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Download or read book The Sister Souljah Collection #1 written by Sister Souljah and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-02-26 with total page 1488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Volume I of this special collectors’ edition, visit the first three unforgettable novels by New York Times bestselling author Sister Souljah: The Coldest Winter Ever, Midnight: A Gangster Love Story, and Midnight and the Meaning of Love. THE COLDEST WINTER EVER In The Coldest Winter Ever, internationally known author, activist, and hip-hop artist Sister Souljah brought the streets of New York to life in a powerful and unforgettable first novel. Beautifully written, raw, and authentic, this novel firmly established Sister Souljah as the mother of all contemporary urban literature and the author of the first classic of the genre. MIDNIGHT: A GANGSTER LOVE STORY Sister Souljah, the hip-hop generation's number one author and most compelling storyteller, delivers a powerful story about love and loyalty, strength and family. In her bestselling novel The Coldest Winter Ever, Sister Souljah introduced the world to Midnight, a brave but humble lieutenant to a prominent underworld businessman. Now, in a highly anticipated follow-up to her million-selling masterpiece, she brings readers into the life and dangerously close to the heart of this silent, fearless young man. MIDNIGHT AND THE MEANING OF LOVE Sister Souljah, the New York Times bestselling author of The Coldest Winter Ever and Midnight, delivers her most compelling and enlightening story yet. With Midnight and The Meaning of Love, Souljah brings to her millions of fans an adventure about young, deep love, the ways in which people across the world express their love, and the lengths that they will go to have it.

Daughters of the Winter Queen

Author : Nancy Goldstone
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1474602096
Total Pages : 540 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (746 download)

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Download or read book Daughters of the Winter Queen written by Nancy Goldstone and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2018-04-05 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'What a compelling read! Nancy Goldstone has brought to life the four female Stuarts in all their tragic glory' Amanda Foreman Valentine's Day, 1613. Elizabeth Stuart, the sixteen-year-old granddaughter of Mary, Queen of Scots, marries Frederick V, a German count and ally of her father, James I of England. In just five years a terrible betrayal will ruin 'the Winter Queen', as Elizabeth will forever be known, imperil the lives of those she loves and launch a war that lasts thirty years. In a sweeping narrative encompassing political intrigue, illicit love affairs and even a murder mystery, Nancy Goldstone tells the riveting story of a queen in exile, and of her four defiant daughters.

The Winter Sister

Author : Muna Shehadi
Publisher : Review
ISBN 13 : 147225872X
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (722 download)

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Download or read book The Winter Sister written by Muna Shehadi and published by Review. This book was released on 2020-05-28 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The story telling in this book is right up there with Nora Roberts, who is an expert at drawing you into a story' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'To say I loved reading this book would be an understatement! I simply couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review What happens when you discover that your glamorous movie star mother could never have given birth to you? Fans of Lucinda Riley, Santa Montefiore and Rachel Hore will be gripped by Muna Shehadi's The Winter Sister. Previously published as Hidden Truths. 'A really gripping book which is lovely and fast paced. I found it really hard to put down!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'Such a beautiful story with the family drama that I love . . . It was my first book by the author but it definitely won't be the last' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'Brilliant novel' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'Fascinating . . . with an exciting group of characters' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review .................................. Will knowing the truth set her free from her past? Eve Moore is in a rut. Stuck in a steady, predictable relationship, and a job where she's no longer challenged, Eve and her sisters are reeling from a recent discovery, years after their famous movie star mother's death, that Jillian Croft could never have given birth to any of her daughters... Embracing new horizons doesn't come naturally, but when the chance falls into Eve's lap to strike out on her own and test her architectural design skills, she sees it as the perfect opportunity for change - one that turns out to be further-reaching than she could have imagined. Planning to lose herself in work on Washington Island, Eve keeps stumbling into unexpected and complicated secrets. But she also begins to forge close emotional connections to her new acquaintances, and discovers that by bringing another family back together, she might be able to heal her own long-concealed heartache, and step into the future she chooses - on her own terms. .................................. Don't miss Muna's other enthralling novels in the Fortune's Daughters trilogy, The Summer Sister and The Spring Sister: 'A wonderful read with evocative descriptions and enough family secrets to create a gripping journey of discovery' Woman 'The author's writing style is similar to that of Santa Montefiore whom I love, so this book really pulled me in' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'A beautiful and extremely romantic novel, showing that there is hope even after the complete shattering of dreams. Highly recommended!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'What a book - a secret in every chapter . . . Very well written. I was glued to it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review

The Spring Sister

Author : Muna Shehadi
Publisher : Review
ISBN 13 : 1472258746
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (722 download)

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Download or read book The Spring Sister written by Muna Shehadi and published by Review. This book was released on 2021-02-04 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The author's writing style is similar to that of Santa Montefiore whom I love, so this book really pulled me in' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review What happens when you discover that your glamorous movie star mother could never have given birth to you? Fans of Lucinda Riley, Santa Montefiore and Rachel Hore will be gripped by Muna Shehadi's The Spring Sister. Previously published as Honest Secrets. 'A beautiful and extremely romantic novel, showing that there is hope even after the complete shattering of dreams. Highly recommended!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'What a book - a secret in every chapter . . . Very well written. I was glued to it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review ............................................ Only the truth can give her a new beginning . . . Olivia Croft's life is at a crossroads. After yet another fruitless audition and the cancellation of her TV show, Crofty Cooks, she's left with the hope that she and her husband Derek will finally conceive the child she craves - and that she'll be able to forget the recent revelation that her late mother, the famous movie star Jillian Croft, did not give birth to her or her two sisters. But her world only collapses further when she uncovers the cruel secret Derek has kept throughout their eight-year marriage. Unable to forgive his betrayal, Olivia flees LA for the coast of Maine, a place which holds happy memories of her childhood and her beloved mother. Coping with the loss of her career, her husband and her dreams, Olivia finds herself drawn to Duncan, a kindred spirit whose life has been equally shattered. But before Olivia can embrace a brand-new future, she will have to come to terms with the past, and face a final truth about her mother, one she never could have imagined. ............................................ Don't miss Muna's other enthralling novels in the Fortune's Daughters trilogy, The Summer Sister and The Winter Sister: 'A wonderful read with evocative descriptions and enough family secrets to create a gripping journey of discovery' Woman 'The story telling in this book is right up there with Nora Roberts, who is an expert at drawing you into a story' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'To say I loved reading this book would be an understatement! I simply couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review

Sister Dora

Author : Margaret Lonsdale
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Sister Dora written by Margaret Lonsdale and published by . This book was released on 1881 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Butcher's Daughter

Author : Victoria Glendinning
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1468316346
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (683 download)

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Download or read book The Butcher's Daughter written by Victoria Glendinning and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2018-06-19 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A woman in Tudor England fends for herself after Henry VIII closes her abbey in this historical novel perfect for fans of Wolf Hall and Philippa Gregory. In 1535, England is hardly a wellspring of gender equality; it is a grim and oppressive age where women―even the privileged few who can read and write―have little independence. In The Butcher’s Daughter, it is this milieu that mandates Agnes Peppin, daughter of a simple country butcher, to leave her family home in disgrace and live out her days cloistered behind the walls of the Shaftesbury Abbey. But with her great intellect, she becomes the assistant to the Abbess and as a result integrates herself into the unstable royal landscape of King Henry VIII. As Agnes grapples with the complex rules and hierarchies of her new life, King Henry VIII has proclaimed himself the new head of the Church. Religious houses are being formally subjugated, monasteries dissolved, and the great Abbey is no exception to the purge. The cosseted world in which Agnes has carved out for herself a sliver of liberty is shattered. Now, free at last to be the master of her own fate, she descends into a world she knows little about, using her wits and testing her moral convictions against her need to survive by any means necessary . . . The Butcher’s Daughter is the riveting story of a young woman facing head-on the obstacles carefully constructed against her sex. This dark and affecting novel by award-winning author Victoria Glendinning intricately depicts the lives of women in the sixteenth century in a world dominated by men. “A fresh perspective [of the Tudor Era]. . . . Glendinning’s research convincingly depicts the bustling and frequently ruthless world of Henry VIII’s England.” —Library Journal “Psychologically astute . . . and evincing deep knowledge of Tudor-era society. Glendinning thoughtfully explores womanhood’s many facets.” —Booklist “Unabashedly feminist . . . elegant, intelligent, compulsively entertaining. . . . [The Butcher’s Daughter] demonstrates the power of individuals with inner strength and determination to work for change when able to choose a life of their own design.” —Foreword Reviews (starred review)