Nightshade by Annalena McAfee (English) Paperback Book

Description: Nightshade by Annalena McAfee full of twisted sexuality, art and power ObserverCould the creative urge be the most destructive - even the deadliest - impulse of all? Could it end in death?Eve Laing, once the muse of an infamous painter, is now - forty years later - an artist herself. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Eve Laing is tired of being overshadowed by the men in her life, and wants only to live for her art, with murderous results.Engrossing...I loved each and every brushstroke Ian RankinNightshade is a glorious novel... full of twisted sexuality, art and power ObserverCould the creative urge be the most destructive - even the deadliest - impulse of all? Could it end in death?Eve Laing, once the muse of an infamous painter, is now - forty years later - an artist herself. But she has sacrificed her career for her family. She resents the global success of her old college roommate. She is slowly unravelling.When Eve embarks on her most ambitious work yet, she takes a wrecking ball to her comfortable life, jettisoning her marriage for a beautiful young lover who seems to share her single-minded creative vision.This timely novel explores sexual politics, asking if the true artist must relinquish the ordinary human need for love and connection to pave the way for desire and ambition, leading to a fatal awakening... Author Biography Annalena McAfee is the author of two novels, The Spoiler and Hame. She founded the Guardian Review, which she edited for six years, and was Arts and Literary Editor of the Financial Times. Review Nightshade is a glorious novel... full of twisted sexuality, art and power, about what it means to commit yourself entirely to the artistic life. The books ending is unforgettable. -- Alex Preston * Observer *Brilliant and biting. -- Harriet Fitch Little * Financial Times *The drama of creation, of impending triumph or failure, and the expert rendering of the artistic process, all lift the novel to a new level...McAfees prose is lyrical yet sharp… the novel fascinates…and Nightshades questions continue to intrigue. -- Joanna Briscoe * Guardian *McAfees engaging novel combines a dark plot with a zestful skewering of the contemporary art world. -- Anthony Gardner * Mail on Sunday *Eve is a fascinating, plausible creation, both alluring and monstrous in her all-consuming self-regard. * Metro * Review Text Nightshade is a glorious novel ... full of twisted sexuality, art and power, about what it means to commit yourself entirely to the artistic life. The books ending is unforgettable . Review Quote Nightshade is a glorious novel ... full of twisted sexuality, art and power, about what it means to commit yourself entirely to the artistic life. The books ending is unforgettable . Promotional "Headline" Eve Laing is tired of being overshadowed by the men in her life, and wants only to live for her art, with murderous results. Details ISBN1529112257 Year 2021 ISBN-10 1529112257 ISBN-13 9781529112252 Language English Pages 304 Publication Date 2021-08-05 UK Release Date 2021-08-05 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-08-05 NZ Release Date 2021-08-05 Publisher Vintage Publishing Author Annalena McAfee Imprint Vintage Alternative 9781473573703 DEWEY 823.92 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132902334;

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