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    The Four Marys : A Quartet of Contemporary Folk Tales: A Quartet of Contemporary Folk Tales

    By Jean Rafferty

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    Longisted for the Jerwood Fiction Uncovered prize 2015 "Powerful stories." - Marina Warner. Obsession, longing, deceit and even murder feature in this quartet of provocative novellas, which gives a modern twist to tales of women for whom all is not necessarily as it seems. Drawing on history, culture and lore, this is a riveting exploration of the complexities of motherhood: edgy and engrossing, moving, yet at times, disturbing.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSaraband
    Release dateJun 5, 2014
    ISBN9781908643582
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    The Four Marys : A Quartet of Contemporary Folk Tales: A Quartet of Contemporary Folk Tales
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    Jean Rafferty

    Jean Rafferty is an acclaimed award-winning journalist who has written on topics ranging from gritty human interest stories about prostitution, to celebrity interviews and humour pieces. Jean has written two non-fiction books about sport, and her first novel was shortlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize. Jean is Chair of the Scottish PEN’s Writers in Prison Committee.

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