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Wild and Wicked Things
By Francesca May
$14.00
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Description
In the aftermath of the First World War, Wild and Wicked Things transports readers to the enchanting yet perilous Crow Island, a place steeped in whispers of real magic. The story follows Annie Mason, a young woman seeking solace in a post-war world, who becomes entwined with her enigmatic neighbour, a witch whose secrets are as deep as the ocean.
The Plot
As Annie navigates her new surroundings, she is drawn into the captivating and treacherous world of her best friend Bea and the infamous Emmeline Delacroix. Emmeline's lavish parties serve as a backdrop for a dangerous dance between desire and danger, where illicit magic, romance, and deadly blood bargains intertwine. Annie must confront the darker sides of herself and her companions as she descends deeper into a world where nothing is as it seems.
Themes
- Magic and Morality: The novel explores the ethical dilemmas of wielding power and the consequences that follow.
- Friendship and Betrayal: The relationships among the characters are tested as loyalty and trust are put on the line.
- Identity and Transformation: Annie's journey is one of self-discovery, reflecting the struggles of finding one's place in a changed world.
Readers who appreciate atmospheric narratives and rich character development may find echoes of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern or The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab within the pages of this captivating novel.
Book details
- Author
- Francesca May
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Imprint
- Orbit
- Publication date
- Format
- Paperback / softback
- Pages
- 464
- ISBN-13
- 9780356517612
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Contemporary Fiction, Gothic
- Dimensions
- 126 × 197 × 31 mm
- Weight
- 326 g
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