The Origins of Iris
The compelling, heart-wrenching and evocative new novel from Beth Lewis, shortlisted for the Polari Prize 2022
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
30 August 2022
Summary
SHORTLISTED FOR THE POLARI PRIZE 2022.
One woman. Two lives. How far will she go to find herself?
*WILD* MEETS SLIDING DOORS IN THE UNFORGETTABLE NEW NOVEL FROM BETH LEWIS
On the outside, Iris and Claude have a perfect marriage, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. One terrible night Claude’s abuse goes too far and Iris flees into the Catskill mountains.
In the wilderness, Iris comes face to fa…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529357714 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1529357713 |
| Author: | Beth Lewis |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder Paperback |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 30 August 2022 |
| Weight: | 240g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 30mm |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
An empathic, brave exploration of serious themes. * Daily Mail *Extraordinarily raw, gripping and totally unforgettable - Peterborough Telegraph * Peterborough Telegraph *Gosh, this original and thought-spinningly intricate yet quietly simple read speared my emotions. I found myself utterly consumed … and absolutely adored every word. * LoveReading.co.uk *A beautiful reflection on the great conundrum of choices made and abandoned, loves pursued and betrayed * Sophie Ward, author of the Book Prize longlisted Love and Other Thought Experiments *Evocative and unexpected, tender and fierce, The Origins of Iris is unlike any other thriller I’ve read in years … Outstanding’ * Sarah Hilary, award-winning author of Someone Else’s Skin *This novel is like a dream, from the haunting narrative to the beautiful prose to the way Iris and her wilderness kept making their way into my subconscious at night. It is everything I could want from a book * Anna Bailey, Sunday Times bestselling author of Tall Bones *
Reviews5Compelling, original and highly readable
* Kate Hamer, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Girl In The Red Coat *Atmospheric, thought-provoking, complex. A haunting exploration of one woman’s journey into the dark heart of herself * Tamar Cohen, bestselling author of When She Was Bad *A tale of wonder, heartbreak and mystery, beautifully told. Loved every word * Emma Haughton, author of The Dark *Evocative, transportive writing telling a story of regrets, choices, loss, and love in many forms. This is a lyrical, dark, and beautiful book * Amanda Jennings, author of The Storm *TestAbout The Author
Beth Lewis
Beth Lewis was raised in the wilds of Cornwall and split her childhood between books and the beach. She has travelled extensively throughout the world and has had close encounters with black bears, killer whales, and Great White sharks. She has been, at turns, a bank cashier, fire performer, juggler, and is currently the Publishing Manager at Rebellion. She lives in Oxford with her wife and daughter.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.