Description
| Product ID: | 9781529072846 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Moonlight and the Pearler's Daughter |
| Subtitle: | An Atmospheric Historical Mystery With a Courageous Heroine Intent on the Truth |
| Authors: | Author: Lizzie Pook |
| Page Count: | 304 |
| Subjects: | Historical crime and mysteries, Historical mysteries, Historical fiction, Historical fiction, Western Australia, c 1800 to c 1900 |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating A gripping and atmospheric novel perfect for fans of Stacey Halls, Elizabeth MacNeal and Imogen Hermes Gowar. <p><b>Picked as one of <i>Stylist </i>magazine's 'Fiction Books You Can't Miss' and longlisted for the HWA Debut Crown Award.<br><br>Fortune favours the brave in Lizzie Pook's mesmerising and fiercely feminist historical novel, <i>Moonlight and the Pearler's Daughter.</i><br><br>'Immersive storytelling, a rollicking mystery and a take-no-prisoners heroine' – <i>Stylist</i></b><br><br>1896, Bannin Bay, Australia. When British pearl-boat captain Charles Brightwell goes missing out at sea, rumours of mutiny and murder swell within the bay's dens and back alleys. Only his headstrong daughter, Eliza, refuses to believe her father is dead, and sets out on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth.<br><br>But in a town teeming with corruption, prejudice, and blackmail, Eliza soon learns that the answers she seeks might cost more than pearls. How much is she willing to sacrifice to find them?<br><br><b>‘Tense and vividly atmospheric, with a determined, independent heroine intent on the truth ’ - Jennifer Saint, author of <i>Ariadne</i></b><br><br><b>'Adventure, feminist heroine, grief, love and hope . . . Lizzie shines a light on a dark part of British history with grace, skill, sensitivity and honesty. I LOVED IT' - Nikki May, author of <i>Wahala</i></b></p> |
| Imprint Name: | Mantle |
| Publisher Name: | Pan Macmillan |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-03-03 |
