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Mary Reilly Valerie Martin

Mary Reilly By Valerie Martin

Mary Reilly by Valerie Martin


$11.99
Condition - Very Good
6 in stock

Summary

* A fascinating twist to the classic tale of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Mary Reilly Summary

Mary Reilly by Valerie Martin

From the acclaimed author of Orange Prize winning PROPERTY comes a fresh twist on the classic Jekyll and Hyde story, a novel told from the perspective of Mary Reilly, Dr. Jekyll's dutiful and intelligent housemaid.

Faithfully weaving in details from Robert Louis Stevenson's classic, Martin introduces an original and captivating character: Mary is a survivor-scarred but still strong-familiar with evil, yet brimming with devotion and love. As a bond grows between Mary and her tortured employer, she is sent on errands to unsavory districts of London and entrusted with secrets she would rather not know. Unable to confront her hideous suspicions about Dr. Jekyll, Mary ultimately proves the lengths to which she'll go to protect him. Through her astute reflections, we hear the rest of the classic Jekyll and Hyde story, and this familiar tale is made more terrifying than we remember it, more complex than we imagined possible.

Mary Reilly Reviews

The finest novel I read all year. * Patrick Garland, DAILY TELEGRAPH *
Valerie Martin . . has succeeded marvelously in writing a new and deeply moving psychological drama. It is a breathtaking achievement. * EVENING CHRONICLE *
A totally absorbing tale that scores in tone, style and atmosphere * TIME OUT *
A clever, complex book that in no way lessens the original * OBSERVER *

About Valerie Martin

Valerie Martin is the author of two collections of short fiction, seven novels, and a biography of St. Francis of Assisi, SALVATION.

Additional information

GOR003585123
9780349117812
0349117810
Mary Reilly by Valerie Martin
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Little, Brown Book Group
20040115
256
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Mary Reilly