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Discover the compelling narrative of *The Covered Wife*, the debut novel by Sydney author Lisa Emanuel. This thought-provoking trade paperback delves into the complexities of faith, love, and community. Follow Sarah, a dedicated young lawyer, whose life takes a transformative turn when she falls for Daniel, a handsome man from a large, loving family. As Sarah navigates her new life in the vibrant, progressive atmosphere of a beachside synagogue, the bonds of community and love deepen. However, four years later, their seemingly perfect existence is challenged as dark truths emerge during the celebration of a young convert's wedding. This gripping story pushes Sarah to confront her beliefs, her marriage, and her future, questioning the very essence of loyalty and faith within a close-knit community. Engaging and intelligent, *The Covered Wife* offers an evocative exploration of human emotions and societal expectations. Perfect for readers interested in literature that tackles deep, sensitive themes within intricate relationships, this novel is a must-have addition to your collection. Order now for fast shipping, and immerse yourself in this spellbinding tale praised for its insightful look into secretive communities and the depths of the human heart, having been shortlisted for the 2019 KYD Unpublished Manuscript Award. Get your copy in brand new condition, complete with 364 pages of gripping storytelling, published by Bloomsbury in 2021. Don't miss out on this captivating read!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780648748915
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 364
Description:
I think I have been here like this still, but awake; quiet, but wound tight as a spring shoved into a box since I lay down, not long after dark. But I must have slept, slept then woken, shifted from blessed nothingness to tortured waiting.
Sarah is a smart, young lawyer working endless hours when she falls head over heels for Daniel handsome, passionate and part of the kind of large, chaotically loving family Sarah longed for as the only child of a single mother.
When Daniel introduces her to a charismatic young couple, Rabbi Menachem Lev and his wife, Chani, despite herself, Sarah is drawn in by their progressive beachside synagogue and the song, feasting and friendship that come with it. By the time she and Daniel move to the Jamison Valley with the other believers, Sarah can't imagine life without the joy, meaning and love they've discovered.
Four years on, youthful fervour has given way to something darker. As the community celebrates the wedding of a beautiful young convert and a much older divorcee, a series of terrifying truths emerges that tear Sarah's world apart, and cause her to question everything her faith, her marriage and her future.
Intelligent, unusual and gripping, The Covered Wife is the debut novel of Sydney author Lisa Emanuel. This captivating story takes us from a seemingly perfect marriage deep into a closed community, and asks 'Where would you draw the line?'
Shortlisted for the 2019 KYD Unpublished Manuscript Award
'Brilliantly evocative, The Covered Wife is a captivating excursion into secretive communities and the secrets of the human heart.' Lee Kofman
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780648748915
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 364
Description:
I think I have been here like this still, but awake; quiet, but wound tight as a spring shoved into a box since I lay down, not long after dark. But I must have slept, slept then woken, shifted from blessed nothingness to tortured waiting.
Sarah is a smart, young lawyer working endless hours when she falls head over heels for Daniel handsome, passionate and part of the kind of large, chaotically loving family Sarah longed for as the only child of a single mother.
When Daniel introduces her to a charismatic young couple, Rabbi Menachem Lev and his wife, Chani, despite herself, Sarah is drawn in by their progressive beachside synagogue and the song, feasting and friendship that come with it. By the time she and Daniel move to the Jamison Valley with the other believers, Sarah can't imagine life without the joy, meaning and love they've discovered.
Four years on, youthful fervour has given way to something darker. As the community celebrates the wedding of a beautiful young convert and a much older divorcee, a series of terrifying truths emerges that tear Sarah's world apart, and cause her to question everything her faith, her marriage and her future.
Intelligent, unusual and gripping, The Covered Wife is the debut novel of Sydney author Lisa Emanuel. This captivating story takes us from a seemingly perfect marriage deep into a closed community, and asks 'Where would you draw the line?'
Shortlisted for the 2019 KYD Unpublished Manuscript Award
'Brilliantly evocative, The Covered Wife is a captivating excursion into secretive communities and the secrets of the human heart.' Lee Kofman