The Spider and the Lily
$31.18
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
9 March 2027
Summary
A gripping Victorian gothic mystery following Esther, a young floral painter, as she uncovers the secret story of the Arthurian legend of the Lady of Shalott.
This page-turning gothic mystery sees Esther, a young painter, uncover the hidden story behind a famous Arthurian legend.
A legend. An obsession. A secret that won’t stay buried.
When Esther inherits an old tapestry from her father, she doesn’t think much of it at first. It seems to tell a strangely altered versi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781787305526 |
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| ISBN-10: | 178730552X |
| Author: | Rachel Louise Driscoll |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | Harvill |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 9 March 2027 |
| Weight: | 530g |
| Dimensions: | 30mm x 153mm x 234mm |
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Critics Review
I adored this beautiful novel… a mesmerising tale of Arthurian legends and Victorian artists… a Gothic mystery, full of sumptuous detail and poignant storytelling. Out in March, and if you’ve ever gazed in wonder at the John Waterhouse painting of the Lady of Shalott, you must preorder this one! – Naomi Kelsey
A gorgeous, intricately woven story of myth, love and loss that wrapped me in its spell. Bursting with emotion and wisdom, this is a truly special book. I loved it! – Fiza Saeed McLynn, author of THE MIDNIGHT CAROUSEL
Rachel Louise Driscoll
Rachel Louise Driscoll won the Curtis Brown Creative scholarship in 2020. Originally from the South West, she lives in the North East with her husband, son and cat, Cleopatra. The Spider and the Lily is her second novel, after her Egypt-set debut Nephthys.
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