The Beasts of Paris - Stef Penney Taschenbuch

In Paris 1870 three wandering souls find themselves in a city set to descend into war. 'A historical epic that Jessie Burton fans will adore' GRAZIA 'Exquisite relevant and immersive' ANNA MAZZOLA 'A triumph' GUARDIAN Anne is a former patient from a women's asylum trying to carve out a new life for herself in a world that doesn't understand her. Newcomer Lawrence is desperate to develop his talent as a photographer and escape the restrictions of his puritanical upbringing. Ellis an army surgeon has lived through the trauma of one civil war and will do anything to avoid another bloodbath. E ach keeps company with the restless beasts of Paris' Menagerie where they meet fight their demons lose their hearts and rebel in a city under siege. A dazzling historical epic of love and survival Stef Penney carries the reader captivated through war-torn Paris. ***************************************** Praise for Stef Penney 'One of the best storytellers we have' The Scotsman 'Penney works hard to fill her canvas with colour and conviction' Sunday Times '[Her] prose is cinematic' Independent 'What has marked Penney out from the start is her ability to make her extensive historical research come alive' Sunday Herald 'Hypnotically readable . . . Stef Penney is a mesmerising storyteller' Amanda Craig