The Invention of Wings

‘The fascinating story of real-life abolitionist sisters, Sarah and Angelina Grimke… A splendid tribute to a pair of true heroines’ - The Times

‘Wonderful - well-written, moving and engaging by turns, and always compelling’ - Daily Mail

‘Unflinchingly depicts the brutality of slavery… a resonant, illuminating novel’ - Observer

‘This year’s The Help - but even better’ - Fabulous Magazine (supplement to The Sun)

‘A moving tale of slavery in the Deep South’ **** - Heat

‘Sue Monk Kidd’s The Secret Life of Bees was every book group’s must-read novel. The Invention of Wings… promises to repeat the trick’ - Guardian

‘An exploration of slavery already singled out by Oprah Winfrey for her game-changing book club’ - Sunday Express

‘A poignant tale set in America’s Deep South in the last days of slavery’ - Good Housekeeping

Sue Monk Kidd’s first novel, THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES, spent 2.5 years on the New York Times bestseller list, and has sold over 8 million copies worldwide. THE MERMAID CHAIR, THE INVENTION OF WINGS and THE BOOK OF LONGINGS were all New York Times bestsellers. THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES was long-listed for the Orange Prize (now the Women’s Prize for Fiction), and was turned into an award-winning film.

Sue is also the author of several acclaimed non-fiction books including the New York Times bestseller TRAVELLING WITH POMEGRANATES, co-written with her daughter Ann Kidd Taylor. Sue lives in Florida with her husband Sandy.