The Four Marys (Paperback)

Paperback. The Four Marys' is a masterly collection of contemporary Scottish tales by a writer currently generating a great deal of buzz. Drawing on Scottish history and Celtic folklore for inspiration, the four stories give a modern twist to tales of seals who turn into women; operatic divas; faerie folk; and the life of Mary Hamilton. Linked by the common theme of women and children, 'The Four Marys' nevertheless features diverse stories that are utterly unique, and will appeal to those who like their fiction writing to be edgy and thought-provoking. Obsession, longing, deceit and even murder feature in this quartet of provocative novellas, which gives a modern twist to tales of women for whom all is not necessarily as it seems. Drawing on history, culture and lore, this is a riveting exploration of the complexities of motherhood: edgy and engrossing, moving, yet at times, disturbing. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.