The Square of Sevens: The Times and Sunday Times Best Historical Fiction of 2023

Description: The Square of Sevens by Laura Shepherd-Robinson A young woman in eighteenth-century England is on a journey to discover her true identity in The Square of Sevens, the third novel from Laura Shepherd-Robinson FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Square of Sevens dazzles with heart, mystery and breathtaking detail. I doubt Ill read a better book this year - Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of We Begin at the EndLaura Shepherd-Robinsons The Square of Sevens is an epic and sweeping novel set in Georgian high society, a dazzling story offering up mystery, intrigue, heartbreak, and audacious twists.My father had spelt it out to me. Choice was a luxury I couldnt afford. This is your story, Red. You must tell it well . . .A girl known only as Red, the daughter of a Cornish fortune-teller, travels with her father making a living predicting fortunes using the ancient method: the Square of Sevens. When her father suddenly dies, Red becomes the ward of a gentleman scholar.Now raised as a lady amidst the Georgian splendour of Bath, her fortune-telling is a delight to high society. But she cannot ignore the questions that gnaw at her soul: who was her mother? How did she die? And who are the mysterious enemies her father was always terrified would find him?The pursuit of these mysteries takes her from Cornwall and Bath to London and Devon, from the rough ribaldry of the Bartholomew Fair to the grand houses of two of the most powerful families in England. And while Reds quest brings her the possibility of great reward, it also leads into her grave danger . . .A book that stays with you . . . The Square of Sevens is a masterpiece - Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Mysterious Case of the Alperton AngelsA sweeping Dickensian tour de force of a novel . . . cementing the authors place as the queen of modern Georgian literature - Susan Stokes-Chapman, bestselling author of PandoraLaura Shepherd-Robinson is a brilliant, brilliant writer, up there with CJ Sansom and Andrew Taylor - James OBrien Author Biography Laura Shepherd-Robinson worked in politics for nearly twenty years before re-entering normal life to complete an MA in Creative Writing. Her debut novel, Blood & Sugar, was a Waterstones Thriller of the Month and won the Historical Writers Association Debut Crown and the Specsavers/Crimefest Best Debut Novel prize. Her second novel, Daughters of Night, was shortlisted for the Theakstons Crime Book of the Year, the Goldsboro Glass Bell Award, and the HWA Gold Crown. The Square of Sevens is her third novel.She lives in London with her husband Adrian. Review [A] wonderfully inventive novel set in 18th-century England. As the heroine and narrator Red seeks the truth about her origins and possible connection to the wealthy De Lacy family, the readers expectations are constantly confounded with one twist in her tale after another -- The Times and Sunday Times, Best Historical Fiction of 2023This rich, complex and haunting Dickensian epic is a triumph of the Gothic genre . . . a masterpiece -- Janice Hallett, betselling author of The AppealA sweeping Dickensian tour de force of a novel . . . cementing the authors place as the queen of modern Georgian literature -- Susan Stokes-Chapman, bestselling author of PandoraA sprawling, exquisite, outright triumph . . . I doubt Ill read a better book this year -- Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin At the EndWith its twists and turns and revelations of those lies that bind and truths that rend asunder, this story is a deep pleasure to read * Sunday Times *This is an intricately plotted, epic book that delivers twist after twist in its 560 pages. A big, satisfying and clever read * The Times *A big, complex mystery: rich in memorable, scheming characters and vivid historical detail, full of daring twists. I was so immersed in its world. I didnt want it to end -- S. J. Parris, bestselling author of the Giordano Bruno seriesThis is a fabulously evocative novel, with a heroine who proves the most wonderful company, and a finely spun mystery which keeps you turning the pages. The Square of Sevens invites you into a magical world which you wont want to leave -- Elodie Harper, author of The Wolf Den trilogyA fabulous historical novel that races along like a galloping pony -- Andrew Taylor, bestselling author of The Ashes of LondonIn The Square of Sevens, Laura Shepherd-Robinson excels at recreating the past - in this case, Georgian England - in an authentic way. She invites us to join fortune teller Red on an epic journey to unravel the secrets of her past and we cannot rest until we have answers. Dazzling -- Fiona Cummins, author of When I Was Ten What a magnificent rollercoaster ride of a book . . . I am in awe -- James Oswald, bestselling author of the Inspector McLean seriesThis is a book to relish, not rush through. Rich in historical detail, its immersive, authoritative and Dickensian in scope. Fundamentally though its a damn good story, brilliantly told. I loved it -- Harriet Tyce, bestselling author of Blood Orange and It Ends At MidnightMeticulously researched and beautifully written, this is one of the most intriguing books I have ever read -- Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Strange Sally DiamondSuspenseful and intricately planned, The Square of Sevens is a work where every page seems to hold the promise of a new thrilling secret. More than a mystery, it is a book that radiates a deep love of storytelling and the magic of a well-told tale -- Katherine J. Chen, author of JoanLaura Shepherd-Robinson is riding high in the historical crime stakes; this is a sprawling epic novel set in Georgian high society, with its lively fortune-telling heroine Red unearthing her own lethal legacy * Financial Times *The Square of Sevens shows a novelist approaching the peak of her powers. Its ingeniously plotted, panoramic and deeply satisfying. . . filled with period colour, clever twists and turns, and the best set of characters this side of Dickens. It will keep you guessing until the final pages. * Daily Express *This has all the charm and intricate plotting that we expect from Lauras books – it is exquisitely, meticulously plotted and youll want to curl up and absorb it all in as few readings as possible. For me, its reminiscent of Sarah Waters – praise that is richly deserved. * Belfast Telegraph *[A] clever story...its characters flit between Londons slums and palatial estates where misdirection and conspiracies abound * Washington Post * Promotional From fortune-telling booths at Bartholomew Fair, to the salons of the feuding families at the centre of Georgian society, a young girl known as Red sets out on a mission to uncover the secrets of her past and to reclaim a future thats rightfully hers in the new stunning novel from rising star Laura Shepherd-Robinson. Details ISBN1529053676 Pages 560 Publisher Pan Macmillan Year 2023 ISBN-10 1529053676 ISBN-13 9781529053678 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2023-06-22 UK Release Date 2023-06-22 Audience Age 18 Imprint Mantle Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Laura Shepherd-Robinson DEWEY 823.92 Audience General NZ Release Date 2023-11-13 AU Release Date 2023-11-13 Subtitle The Times and Sunday Times Best Historical Fiction of 2023 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:142422431;

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