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The Beasts of Paris Stef Penney

The Beasts of Paris By Stef Penney

The Beasts of Paris by Stef Penney

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Summary

A dazzling, panoramic epic of love and survival set in late 19th century Paris in the vein of Hilary Mantel and Susanna Clarke from an award-winning author.

The Beasts of Paris Summary

The Beasts of Paris by Stef Penney

In Paris 1870, three wandering souls find themselves in a city set to descend into war.

'A historical epic that Jessie Burton fans will adore' GRAZIA
'Exquisite, relevant and immersive' ANNA MAZZOLA
'A triumph' GUARDIAN

Anne is a former patient from a women's asylum trying to carve out a new life for herself in a world that doesn't understand her. Newcomer Lawrence is desperate to develop his talent as a photographer and escape the restrictions of his puritanical upbringing. Ellis, an army surgeon, has lived through the trauma of one civil war and will do anything to avoid another bloodbath.

Each keeps company with the restless beasts of Paris' Menagerie, where they meet, fight their demons, lose their hearts, and rebel in a city under siege.

A dazzling historical epic of love and survival, Stef Penney carries the reader captivated through war-torn Paris.

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Praise for Stef Penney

'One of the best storytellers we have' The Scotsman
'Penney works hard to fill her canvas with colour and conviction' Sunday Times
'[Her] prose is cinematic' Independent
'What has marked Penney out from the start is her ability to make her extensive historical research come alive' Sunday Herald
'Hypnotically readable . . . Stef Penney is a mesmerising storyteller' Amanda Craig

The Beasts of Paris Reviews

Hypnotically readable, suspenseful, romantic and humane, Stef Penney is a mesmerising storyteller * AMANDA CRAIG, author of THE GOLDEN RULE *
A historical epic that Jessie Burton fans will adore * Grazia *
In its balancing of exhilaration and horror, love and terror, despair and resurgence, The Beasts of Paris is a triumph * Guardian *
A rich portrait of a city falling apart . . . [Penney] draws her main characters - and Paris - with great skill * TIMES, book of the month *
Enthralling , vivid and utterly original * DAISY GOODWIN, author of THE FORTUNE HUNTER *
Paris during the siege of 1870 and the Communard uprising are fabulous subjects and Stef Penney has triumphed . . . It's bold. It's beautifully written and totally absorbing * ELIZABETH BUCHAN, author of TWO WOMEN IN ROME *
Brilliantly evocative of Paris under siege . . . I knew almost nothing about this shocking slice of history and now I feel I've lived through it * RACHEL BILLINGTON, author of WAR BABIES *
An exquisite, relevant and immersive novel of humanity and beasts, self-discovery and survival set amid a Paris in flames * ANNA MAZZOLA, author of THE CLOCKWORK GIRL *
A beautifully written story of the best and worst of humanity, of the triumph of love and the human spirit over the degradation and devastation of war . . . the characters will stay with me a long time * S. G. MACLEAN, author of THE BOOKSELLER OF INVERNESS *
A thrilling novel . . . She follows the stories of both humans and animals with an eye for telling detail and a deep understanding of the human heart * ADELE GERAS, author of DANGEROUS WOMEN *
What a stunning read! I was immersed in this epic of love and daring . . . The historical background is wonderfully vivid and thrilling. Stef Penney is one of our most exceptional storytellers * C. J. CAREY, author of QUEEN HIGH *
A haunting and immersive novel that weaves together the lives of caged beasts and lost souls against a sweeping backdrop of war and revolution, love and loyalty. . . A tour de force * V. B. GREY, author of SISTERHOOD *
Penney examines social class, gender and sexuality against a vividly imagined reconstruction of historic events. Readers will find much to enjoy in this exploration of love, loss and redemption * Daily Record *
Intriguing cast of characters ... their fortunes intertwine in a multi-stranded narrative that highlights the lives and loves of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary events * Sunday Times *
Engrossing . . . Readers will find much to enjoy in this exploration of love, loss and redemption * S Magazine *

About Stef Penney

Stef Penney grew up in Edinburgh. She has degrees in Philosophy and Theology as well as Film and TV, and was selected for the Carlton Television New Writers Scheme. She has written screen and radio adaptations and directed two short films. She is the author of The Tenderness of Wolves, winner of the overall Costa Award; The Invisible Ones and Under a Pole Star, shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award. Stef lives in London.

Additional information

GOR013611605
9781529421590
1529421594
The Beasts of Paris by Stef Penney
Stef Penney
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Quercus Publishing
2024-02-01
496
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

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