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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2024
- ISBN
- 9780385550185
- Book Title
- Tower : a Novel
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 9.5 in
- Publication Year
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Literary, Historical
- Item Weight
- 17.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.4 in
- Number of Pages
- 272 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0385550189
ISBN-13
9780385550185
eBay Product ID (ePID)
19061246289
Product Key Features
Book Title
Tower : a Novel
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Literary, Historical
Publication Year
2024
Genre
Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
17.6 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2023-024279
TitleLeading
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Reviews
"An immediate, immersive experience of sharing the year the fallen Mary Queen of Scots was held in a Scottish island castle prison with a few attendants and only her courage and charm to rescue her. Lyrical, riveting, and unforgettable." --Margaret George, New York Times bestselling author of Elizabeth I "Many authors have produced fiction portraits of Mary, Queen of Scots, but none has been quite like that provided by Flora Carr in her debut novel . . . Carr has taken an often overly romantized figure and given her new life and originality." -- The Sunday Times (U.K.) "A gripping and claustrophobic read." -- The Irish Times "An unforgettable, spellbinding debut--Flora Carr's The Tower offers an immersive and intimate portrait of Mary Queen of Scots and the women in her orbit, revealing their humanity beyond the stories and myths." --Lindsay Lynch, bestselling author of Do Tell "A claustrophobic story about Mary, Queen of Scots' imprisonment in Lochleven Castle, The Tower tackles much broader issues ---class, religion, sexuality--alongside its exploration of a lesser-known period in the Scots queen's life." -- Paste "Carr's taut debut recalls Maggie O'Farrell's The Marriage Portrait . . . Carr dexterously explores how the seductive allure of royalty is undimmed by Mary's grim circumstances, which are depicted with earthy physicality. . . this pulled-from-history novel resounds as a victory for female camaraderie and cleverness." -- Booklist "Close-focused and vivid. . . Carr's interest in the women--their bodies, their allegiances, their intimacies--offers a contemporary perspective that extends beyond the [central] foursome to other females seeking or manipulating power. These musings and observations are rendered in bright, cinematic prose." --Kirkus Reviews "Lush . . . gripping . . . a rousing and lyrical epic." --Publishers Weekly "Fascinating" --Electric Lit "Bold and intimate . . . [ The Tower ] maintains a sharp immediacy in keeping with the bristling antagonisms and power plays that take place within the castle walls." --The Times Literary Supplement (U.K.) "Atmospheric . . . there's much to enjoy in The Tower " -- The Telegraph "Accomplished and engaging" --The Scotsman "Steeped in the physical sensations of daily life. . . Carr probes the enduring appeal of the Scottish queen." -- Literary Review (U.K.) " The Tower launches a fresh voice in historical fiction." -- The Bookseller, Editor's Pick for March "An imaginative, dark gem of a novel, about women, power and fear, still, intelligent and beautifully written, yet as tense as a thriller." --Neil Blackmore, author of Radical Love "An absorbing read and an utterly believable female perspective on history. Its cocktail of tension and tenderness perfectly captures the claustrophobic world of the four women in the tower; a historical narrative with contemporary relevance." --Sally Hinchcliffe, author of Hare House "An intimate, exquisitely told story of Mary, Queen of Scots and her maids during their year of imprisonment, portraying their hopes and fears, their affections and irritations with such skill that you feel you are in the room with them. A beautiful, poignant book that draws you into the world of these women so fully that it is a wrench to leave it." --Elizabeth Lee, author of Cunning Women, " The Tower is such a vivid, visceral read, you feel you're locked in the tower alongside the characters, acting out a royal family drama. I am moved and impressed." --Tracy Chevalier, New York Times bestselling author of Girl with a Pearl Earring "An imaginative, dark gem of a novel, about women, power and fear, still, intelligent and beautifully written, yet as tense as a thriller." --Neil Blackmore, author of Radical Love "An absorbing read and an utterly believable female perspective on history. Its cocktail of tension and tenderness perfectly captures the claustrophobic world of the four women in the tower; a historical narrative with contemporary relevance." --Sally Hinchcliffe, author of Hare House "An intimate, exquisitely told story of Mary, Queen of Scots and her maids during their year of imprisonment, portraying their hopes and fears, their affections and irritations with such skill that you feel you are in the room with them. A beautiful, poignant book that draws you into the world of these women so fully that it is a wrench to leave it." --Elizabeth Lee, author of Cunning Women, "An immediate, immersive experience of sharing the year the fallen Mary Queen of Scots was held in a Scottish island castle prison with a few attendants and only her courage and charm to rescue her. Lyrical, riveting, and unforgettable." --Margaret George, New York Times bestselling author of Elizabeth I "Many authors have produced fiction portraits of Mary, Queen of Scots, but none has been quite like that provided by Flora Carr in her debut novel . . . Carr has taken an often overly romantized figure and given her new life and originality." -- The Sunday Times (U.K.) "An unforgettable, spellbinding debut--Flora Carr's The Tower offers an immersive and intimate portrait of Mary Queen of Scots and the women in her orbit, revealing their humanity beyond the stories and myths." --Lindsay Lynch, bestselling author of Do Tell "A claustrophobic story about Mary, Queen of Scots' imprisonment in Lochleven Castle, The Tower tackles much broader issues ---class, religion, sexuality--alongside its exploration of a lesser-known period in the Scots queen's life." -- Paste "Carr's taut debut recalls Maggie O'Farrell's The Marriage Portrait . . . Carr dexterously explores how the seductive allure of royalty is undimmed by Mary's grim circumstances, which are depicted with earthy physicality. . . this pulled-from-history novel resounds as a victory for female camaraderie and cleverness." -- Booklist "Close-focused and vivid. . . Carr's interest in the women--their bodies, their allegiances, their intimacies--offers a contemporary perspective that extends beyond the [central] foursome to other females seeking or manipulating power. These musings and observations are rendered in bright, cinematic prose." --Kirkus Reviews "Fascinating" --Electric Lit "[An] accomplished and engaging novel" --The Scotsman "An imaginative, dark gem of a novel, about women, power and fear, still, intelligent and beautifully written, yet as tense as a thriller." --Neil Blackmore, author of Radical Love "An absorbing read and an utterly believable female perspective on history. Its cocktail of tension and tenderness perfectly captures the claustrophobic world of the four women in the tower; a historical narrative with contemporary relevance." --Sally Hinchcliffe, author of Hare House "An intimate, exquisitely told story of Mary, Queen of Scots and her maids during their year of imprisonment, portraying their hopes and fears, their affections and irritations with such skill that you feel you are in the room with them. A beautiful, poignant book that draws you into the world of these women so fully that it is a wrench to leave it." --Elizabeth Lee, author of Cunning Women, " The Tower is such a vivid, visceral read, you feel you're locked in the tower alongside the characters, acting out a royal family drama. I am moved and impressed." --Tracy Chevalier, New York Times bestselling author of Girl with a Pearl Earring
Dewey Edition
23/eng/20230531
Dewey Decimal
823/.92
Synopsis
A New Yorker Best Book of the Year * A bold, feminist debut novel, reimagining Mary, Queen of Scots's darkest hour, when she was held hostage in a remote Scottish castle with a handful of loyal women while plotting a daring escape to reclaim her country and her freedom. "Such a vivid, visceral read, you feel you're locked in the tower alongside the characters, acting out a royal family drama. I am moved and impressed." --Tracy Chevalier, New York Times bestselling author of Girl with a Pearl Earring Scotland, 1567. A pregnant Mary, Queen of Scots is dragged out of her palace by rebel lords and imprisoned in the isolated Lochleven Castle, an ancient fortress surrounded by a vast lake. Her infant son and heir, James, has been captured by her enemies. Accompanying Mary are two inconspicuous serving women: observant, ambitious Jane and romantic, quick-tempered Cuckoo, who endeavor to keep their mercurial mistress company while sharing the space of a claustrophobic room over the course of their eleven-month forced stay. Their hosts want them dead. They'll settle for Mary's abdication. After Mary reluctantly surrenders her throne, her closest friend, the reserved, devoted Lady Seton, is permitted to join the captive women. Against the odds, as they hatch a perilous getaway plan, the four women form a bond that transcends class and religion, and for Jane and Seton, becomes something even deeper. At the center of it all is Mary--calculating, charming, brave, and unbowed. Flora Carr's thrilling, feverish debut is a celebration of resilience, a meditation on the meaning of power, and a testament to the unshakeable strength of female friendship, starring one of history's most charismatic leaders., A New Yorker Best Book of the Year - A bold, feminist debut novel, reimagining Mary, Queen of Scots's darkest hour, when she was held hostage in a remote Scottish castle with a handful of loyal women while plotting a daring escape to reclaim her country and her freedom. "Such a vivid, visceral read, you feel you're locked in the tower alongside the characters, acting out a royal family drama. I am moved and impressed." --Tracy Chevalier, New York Times bestselling author of Girl with a Pearl Earring Scotland, 1567. A pregnant Mary, Queen of Scots is dragged out of her palace by rebel lords and imprisoned in the isolated Lochleven Castle, an ancient fortress surrounded by a vast lake. Her infant son and heir, James, has been captured by her enemies. Accompanying Mary are two inconspicuous serving women: observant, ambitious Jane and romantic, quick-tempered Cuckoo, who endeavor to keep their mercurial mistress company while sharing the space of a claustrophobic room over the course of their eleven-month forced stay. Their hosts want them dead. They'll settle for Mary's abdication. After Mary reluctantly surrenders her throne, her closest friend, the reserved, devoted Lady Seton, is permitted to join the captive women. Against the odds, as they hatch a perilous getaway plan, the four women form a bond that transcends class and religion, and for Jane and Seton, becomes something even deeper. At the center of it all is Mary--calculating, charming, brave, and unbowed. Flora Carr's thrilling, feverish debut is a celebration of resilience, a meditation on the meaning of power, and a testament to the unshakeable strength of female friendship, starring one of history's most charismatic leaders.
LC Classification Number
PR6103.A7272
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- o***9 (309)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem took too long to get shipped. I had a tracking number 6 days before item was given to post office. Once the usps had the package it arrived quickly. Item was as described and was packed very well. Customer service was responsive. If I knew that seller took so long to ship I would not have bought item from them. Nowhere does it say on the sellers site that they take 5-7 days to ship. That is rediculous. Anyhow. The old tape deck i bought works. Once belts are replaced it should be good.Kenwood KX-W6050 Receiver (#167624325501)
- 2***o (81)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseOrdered cookbook late Sunday morning. Shipped early Monday morning. Arrived on time Wednesday late morning from within WI by USPS Bound Printed Matter in good condition shipped in a white exterior / gray interior plastic mailing envelope. Accurate description. Printed invoice included. Great value from a not-for-profit organization. Thanks!
- l***j (1786)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseHighly recommend this Goodwill seller the shipping was very quick received items in 5 days the packaging & value were good & item was as described