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.

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Title: The Four Marys (Paperback)
Publisher: Saraband, Glasgow
Publication Date: 2014
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1908643579
ISBN 13: 9781908643575
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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Longlisted for the Jerwood Fiction Uncovered prize 2015

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.

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Jean Rafferty is an acclaimed award-winning journalist and the author of two nonfiction books about sports. Her novel Myra, Beyond Saddleworth has been shortlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize. Jean is Chair of the Scottish PEN’s Writers in Prison Committee.

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