{"product_id":"sing-nightingale-9781552454480","title":"Sing, Nightingale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eIn the first half of 2023, Canadian fiction to read includes Malmaison by Alice Hoffman. It is a Gothic tale of secrets and revenge where a father brings in Aliénor to make the lands give more, but she brings a new script where the hunters are hunted. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 176 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 March 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Coach House Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCBC Books has compiled a list of Canadian fiction to read in the first half of 2023, featuring Peter Greenaway's gothic tale of secrets and revenge, \"Malmaison.\" Set in a once-enchanting estate, the novel delves into the dark and malevolent secrets of a father and his lineage, who have flourished at the expense of those around them. The silence seems peaceful, but beneath it lies a deep malevolence, with scores of ugly and violent secrets kept by cast-off mistresses and abandoned daughters. Ever-greedy, the father brings in Aliénor, a woman who promises to make the lands give even more of themselves. The plants will flourish, the animals will multiply, and each feast will be more sumptuous than the last. However, Aliénor brings with her a new script, one in which the hunters become the hunted and a new reign begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novel explores themes of power, greed, and the consequences of one's actions, and is a must-read for fans of gothic fiction and those who enjoy exploring the darker side of human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCBC Books is a trusted source for book recommendations, and their list of Canadian fiction to read in the first half of 2023 is sure to provide readers with a captivating and thought-provoking reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 278g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 209 x 135 x 17 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781552454480\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marie Helene Poitras","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44138541416698,"sku":"9781552454480","price":10.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1680264989083_book.jpg?v=1680274598","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/sing-nightingale-9781552454480","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}