Chrysalis

Chrysalis is Jeremy Welch's debut novel, following Sebastian, a self-absorbed financier who is dissatisfied with his life and his inability to take positive decisions. He is fired from his job and moves to Amsterdam to pursue his passion for writing, where he befriends the ethereal owner of a travelling Spiegeltent called Chrysalis. Overcoming his passivity, Sebastian intervenes in the assault of a prostitute, opening the gateway to the underworld of Amsterdam and the possibility of his redemption. The book explores a wide range of themes, including love, widowhood, post-traumatic stress disorder, migration, and sex trafficking, and will appeal to readers of contemporary fiction and those interested in serious issues.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 28 January 2018
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

Chrysalis, the captivating debut novel by Jeremy Welch, delves into a diverse array of themes within a universally resonant and ultimately uplifting narrative. The story revolves around Sebastian, a self-centered financier who wallows in a social environment he detests. Haunted by the consequences of a catastrophic mistake he made during his military service in Iraq, Sebastian finds himself dissatisfied with his life and struggling to make positive decisions. Faced with job loss, he seeks solace in his ex-lover Zoe, who encourages him to pursue his passion for writing. Determined to reclaim his interest in life, Sebastian relocates to Amsterdam, where he embarks on completing the novel he began as a student. During his time in the city, he encounters the enigmatic owner of a traveling Spiegeltent, known as Chrysalis. The cast of the Spiegeltent presents Sebastian with a glimpse of the life he desires, igniting a newfound spark within him. However, his inability to make a decision remains a hindrance. Unexpectedly, Sebastian overcomes his usual passivity and intervenes in the assault of a prostitute, opening the gateway to the underworld of Amsterdam and the potential for redemption. Drawing inspiration from the works of William Boyd and John Irving, Chrysalis is a distinctive novel that explores a wide spectrum of themes. It will captivate readers who relish contemporary fiction, as well as those who are intrigued by profound issues such as love, widowhood, post-traumatic stress disorder, migration, and sex trafficking.

Weight: 362g
Dimension: 202 x 136 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788039369