The Flight of Gemma Hardy: A Novel

ISBN: 0062064231

Author: Livesey, Margot

Condition: New

New York Times BestsellerAn exceptionally well-plotted, well-crafted, innovatively interpreted modern twist on a timeless classic, one thats sure to delight the multitudes of Bront fans, and the multitudes of fans that Livesey deserves. -The Boston GlobeA suspenseful, curl-up-by-the-fire romance with a willfully determined protagonist whos worthy of her literary role model. - PeopleThe resonant story of a young womans struggle to take charge of her own future, The Flight of Gemma Hardy is a modern take on a classic story-Charlotte Bronts Jane Eyre-that will fascinate readers of the Gothic original and fans of modern literary fiction alike, with its lyrical prose, robust characters, and abundant compassion.Set in early 1960s Scotland, this breakout novel from award-winning author Margot Livesey is a tale of determination and spirit that, like The Three Weissmanns of Westport and A Thousand Acres, spins an unforgettable new story from threads of our shared, still-living literary past.