Description: The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd The No. 1 New York Times bestseller from the author of THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Dont miss the extraordinary new novel from Sue Monk Kidd, The Book of Longings - published on 21st April 2020, and available to pre-order nowThe Invention of Wings: The No. 1 New York Times bestseller. A powerful and extraordinary novel about the unlikely friendship between two exceptional women during the last years of slavery in the US. From the celebrated author of the multi-million-copy-bestselling novel The Secret Life of Bees. Fascinating... A splendid tribute to a pair of true heroines The Times Wonderful - well-written, moving and engaging by turns, and always compelling Daily Mail A remarkable novel that heightened my sense of what it meant to be a woman - slave or free Oprah Winfrey A resonant, illuminating novel Observer Sarah Grimke is the middle daughter. Her mother says shes difficult and her father says shes remarkable. On Sarahs eleventh birthday, Hetty Handful Grimke is taken from the slave quarters she shares with her mother, wrapped in lavender ribbons, and presented to Sarah as a gift. Sarah knows that what she does next will unleash a world of trouble. She also knows that she cannot accept another person as a present. And so, indeed, the trouble begins ...A powerful, sweeping novel, inspired by real events, and set in the American Deep South in the nineteenth century, The Invention of Wings evokes a world of shocking contrasts, of beauty and ugliness, of otherwise respectable people living daily with cruelty they fail to recognise; and celebrates the power of friendship and sisterhood against all the odds.What readers say about The Invention of Wings: You cannot fault Sue Monk Kidds writing; she very adeptly speaks with both Sarah and Handfuls voice. The pictures she paints are vivid, compelling and haunting; this is not a novel I will easily forget Goodreads reviewer, 5 starsI was not expecting this book to grab my heartstrings and pull the way that it did Goodreads reviewer, 5 starsThe weaving of fact and fiction into a powerful novel covering abolition of slavery, womens ambitions in 19th century America, love, family, betrayal and hope for a better future make compelling reading Amazon reviewer, 5 starsUnforgettable. This book was completely and utterly dynamic. From the first word to the last I was enthralled with Sarah and Handful. So powerful Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars Notes Sarah Grimke is the middle daughter. The one her mother calls difficult and her father calls remarkable. This is a powerful, sweeping novel, inspired by real events, and set in the American Deep South in the 19th century. A celebration of the power of friendship and sisterhood against all the odds. Unflinchingly depicts the brutality of slavery...a resonant illuminating novel Observer Author Biography Sue Monk Kidds first novel, THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES, spent 2.5 years on the New York Times bestseller list, and has sold over 8 million copies worldwide. THE MERMAID CHAIR, THE INVENTION OF WINGS and THE BOOK OF LONGINGS were all New York Times bestsellers. THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES was long-listed for the Orange Prize (now the Womens Prize for Fiction), and was turned into an award-winning film.Sue is also the author of several acclaimed non-fiction books including the New York Times bestseller TRAVELLING WITH POMEGRANATES, co-written with her daughter Ann Kidd Taylor. Sue lives in Florida with her husband Sandy. Twitter @suemonkkidd Review The fascinating story of real-life abolitionist sisters, Sarah and Angelina Grimke... A splendid tribute to a pair of true heroines - The TimesWonderful - well-written, moving and engaging by turns, and always compelling - Daily MailUnflinchingly depicts the brutality of slavery... a resonant, illuminating novel - ObserverThis years The Help - but even better - Fabulous Magazine (supplement to The Sun)A moving tale of slavery in the Deep South **** - HeatSue Monk Kidds The Secret Life of Bees was every book groups must-read novel. The Invention of Wings... promises to repeat the trick - GuardianAn exploration of slavery already singled out by Oprah Winfrey for her game-changing book club - Sunday ExpressA poignant tale set in Americas Deep South in the last days of slavery - Good Housekeeping Promotional The No. 1 New York Times bestseller from the author of THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES Long Description Dont miss the extraordinary new novel from Sue Monk Kidd, The Book of Longings - published on 21st April 2020, and available to pre-order now The Invention of Wings: The No. 1 New York Times bestseller. A powerful and extraordinary novel about the unlikely friendship between two exceptional women during the last years of slavery in the US. From the celebrated author of the multi-million-copy-bestselling novel The Secret Life of Bees . Fascinating... A splendid tribute to a pair of true heroines The Times Wonderful - well-written, moving and engaging by turns, and always compelling Daily Mail A remarkable novel that heightened my sense of what it meant to be a woman - slave or free Oprah Winfrey A resonant, illuminating novel Observer Sarah Grimke is the middle daughter. Her mother says shes difficult and her father says shes remarkable. On Sarahs eleventh birthday, Hetty Handful Grimke is taken from the slave quarters she shares with her mother, wrapped in lavender ribbons, and presented to Sarah as a gift. Sarah knows that what she does next will unleash a world of trouble. She also knows that she cannot accept another person as a present. And so, indeed, the trouble begins ...A powerful, sweeping novel, inspired by real events, and set in the American Deep South in the nineteenth century, The Invention of Wings evokes a world of shocking contrasts, of beauty and ugliness, of otherwise respectable people living daily with cruelty they fail to recognise; and celebrates the power of friendship and sisterhood against all the odds. What readers say about The Invention of Wings : You cannot fault Sue Monk Kidds writing ; she very adeptly speaks with both Sarah and Handfuls voice. The pictures she paints are vivid , compelling and haunting ; this is not a novel I will easily forget Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars I was not expecting this book to grab my heartstrings and pull the way that it did Goodreads reviewer, 5 starsThe weaving of fact and fiction into a powerful novel covering abolition of slavery, womens ambitions in 19th century America, love, family, betrayal and hope for a better future make compelling reading Amazon reviewer, 5 stars Unforgettable . This book was completely and utterly dynamic . From the first word to the last I was enthralled with Sarah and Handful. So powerful Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars Review Quote A searing and soaring story of two women bound together as mistress and slave... A beautifully written book about the awe-inspiring resilience of Americas enslaved people - USA TodayThe fascinating story of real-life abolitionist sisters, Sarah and Angelina Grimke... A splendid tribute to a pair of true heroines - The TimesWonderful - well-written, moving and engaging by turns, and always compelling - Daily MailUnflinchingly depicts the brutality of slavery... a resonant, illuminating novel - ObserverThis years The Help - but even better - Fabulous Magazine (supplement to The Sun)A moving tale of slavery in the Deep South **** - HeatSue Monk Kidds The Secret Life of Bees was every book groups must-read novel. The Invention of Wings ... promises to repeat the trick - GuardianAn exploration of slavery already singled out by Oprah Winfrey for her game-changing book club - Sunday Express Promotional "Headline" The No. 1 New York Times bestseller from the author of THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES Details ISBN1472212770 Author Sue Monk Kidd Publisher Headline Publishing Group Year 2014 ISBN-10 1472212770 ISBN-13 9781472212771 Format Paperback Publication Date 2014-09-25 Media Book Imprint Tinder Press Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 448 DEWEY 813.6 Language English UK Release Date 2014-09-25 Audience General NZ Release Date 2014-10-13 AU Release Date 2014-10-13 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:80256542;
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Book Title: The Invention of Wings
Item Height: 196mm
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Author: Sue Monk Kidd
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Language: English
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Publication Year: 2014
Genre: Historical
Item Weight: 310g
Number of Pages: 448 Pages