Summary
From the bestselling author of THE SECOND SIGHT OF ZACHARY CLOUDESLEY comes an illuminating historical novel about the extraordinary, adventurous life of Mary Wortley Montagu—pioneering writer, poet, and feminist.
For fans of MATRIX, MISS AUSTEN, and HAMNET.
‘Witty, insightful, and moving’ — Sunday Times
‘This book is a triumph—vivid, exquisite, enthralling, and revealing’ — Kate Griffin, author of Fyneshade
‘Lusk conjures prose of a spell-binding elegance and …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780857528049 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0857528041 |
| Author: | Sean Lusk |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Doubleday |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 9 July 2024 |
| Weight: | 600g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm x 40mm |
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Critics Review
Sean Lusk’s A Woman of Opinion centres on the real-life story of the Georgian aristocrat Mary Wortley Montagu – the most remarkable free spirit and brave adventuress whose beauty, passions and achievements led to fame … and also scandal. With this, his second novel, Lusk proves himself a magician who conjures prose of a spell-binding elegance and charm - as charismatic as the woman who he brings so vividly into life upon the page. * Essie Fox, author of The Fascination *
Superb. Not only a very fine work of historical fiction, but also sure-footed and compassionate in terms of the world in which Lady Mary moved - not an easy place for a spirited, intelligent and questing woman. This book is a triumph - vivid, exquisite, enthralling and revealing. * Kate Griffin, author of Fyneshade *
With A Woman of Opinion, Sean Lusk has made the voice of Mary Wortley Montagu ring clear and defiant through the centuries. I feel she could seamlessly step from her own world into ours, being absolutely real in both. What an achievement. What a woman. * Shona MacLean, author of The Redemption of Alexander Seaton *
As elegantly brave as its heroine, A Woman of Opinion combines precise and elegant writing with a subtle understanding of the female mind and heart. Lady Mary Montagu defied the conventions of her age, not because she was a natural rebel, but because she could imagine no other way to live her life than on her own bold terms. Sean Lusk is to be admired for understanding this – and for presenting it so beautifully on the page. * Annie Garthwaite, author of Cecily *
A dazzling portrait of an unforgettable woman. Sean Lusk is a writer of rare insight, beauty and power. * Louisa Treger, author of Madwoman *
About The Author
Sean Lusk
Sean Lusk’s debut, The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley, was a BBC2 Between the Covers pick, a Sunday Times Historical Fiction Book of the Month, and longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize and the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award. He is also an award-winning short story writer, winner of the Manchester Fiction Prize and the Fish Short Story Prize. He has lived in Greece, Pakistan and Egypt and now lives in the Scottish Highlands.
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