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The Gifts

By: Liz Hyder
Narrated by: Tuppence Middleton
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The luminous debut adult novel from the Waterstones Prize Winner, perfect for fans of The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock, The Essex Serpent and The Doll Factory

In an age defined by men, it will take something extraordinary to show four women who they truly are....

October 1840. A young woman staggers alone through a forest in Shropshire as a huge pair of impossible wings rip themselves from her shoulders.

Meanwhile, when rumours of a 'fallen angel' cause a frenzy across London, a surgeon desperate for fame and fortune finds himself in the grips of a dangerous obsession, one that will place the women he seeks in the most terrible danger....

The Gifts is the astonishing debut adult novel from the lauded author of Bearmouth. A gripping and ambitious book told through five different perspectives and set against the luminous backdrop of nineteenth century London, it explores science, nature and religion, enlightenment, the role of women in society and the dark danger of ambition.

©2022 Liz Hyder (P)2022 Bonnier Books UK Fantasy Fiction Historical Mystery Thriller & Suspense Victorian Women Sleuths Women's Fiction England Romance Detective Exciting Heartfelt
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"Haunting, thrilling, wonderful. I loved it' Stacey Halls 'Your next obsession...Unique and captivating." (Cosmopolitan)

"A boldly feminist novel that lingers long after the last page." (Susan Stokes Chapman, Sunday Times bestselling author of Pandora)
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The Gifts is a very enjoyable story. The narration was fantastic. loved the voices

wonderful narration

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Beautiful, vivid, full of women & nature. I really didn't want the book to end!

A lovely read

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An intriguing tale, I was captivated by the characters and their various plights. Thoroughly recommended.

A delightfully spun tale

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A time when women so needed notice. Narration was perfect. Thank you for The Gifts.

So very beautiful

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I could not stop listening to this. The characters take a hold of your heart. A beautiful story which will stay with me for a long time.

Stunning historical tale rich with emotion

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