The Dragon in Shallow Waters

The Dragon in Shallow Waters (1921) is a novel by Vita Sackville-West, a prominent lesbian and bohemian figure. The novel is a tale of family, jealousy, and murder set in a harsh and bleak environment near a flaming, smoking factory. Silas, a blind man, has already murdered his wife and is willing to kill again. This edition of the novel features a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript.

Format: Hardback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press

Vita Sackville-West, renowned for her relationship with English novelist Virginia Woolf, was a celebrated poet, playwright, and novelist in her own right. She held a prominent position as a lesbian and bohemian figure, and her background as the daughter of an English Baron provided her with a distinctive and often divided perspective on life in the 20th century.

Her second novel, "The Dragon in Shallow Waters," delves into themes of family, jealousy, and murder. Set against the backdrop of the moors, the novel portrays a harsh and bleak environment where a flaming, smoking factory produces perfumes and soaps for the people of England. The story revolves around the lives of brothers Silas and Gregory Dene, who reside in a cottage near the factory. Silas, blinded by jealousy, has already committed the murder of his wife, and as the plot unfolds, he appears willing to resort to violence once more.

This edition of "The Dragon in Shallow Waters" is a testament to the enduring legacy of English literature. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, it offers modern readers a chance to experience a classic of English literature reimagined for contemporary audiences.

Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513135519