Joanne Burn Libri

Set against a backdrop of ambition and obsession, this compelling narrative follows a woman's journey as she seeks acceptance in a world that challenges her desires and aspirations. Blending elements of historical fiction with rich character development, the story explores themes of identity and societal expectations, drawing parallels to the tensions found in "The Essex Serpent" and "Ammonite." The protagonist's struggles resonate deeply, making for an engaging and thought-provoking read.

When Uma discovers her husband's infidelity just hours before his death, the carefully woven threads of her life begin to unravel. Struggling to manage the grief of those around her, she escapes to a remote cottage where she swims in the winter sea, cooks the Keralan dishes of her childhood and begins the search for her husband's lover.

The Essex Serpent meets Ammonite in this compulsive tale of ambition, obsession and one woman's struggle for acceptance

A glitteringly dark historical novel of love, persecution and survival, set against the backdrop of one of British history's most terrifying episodes