Description
Discover the enthralling tale of 'The Red Queen', a compelling historical novel that intertwines past and present. Immerse yourself in the captivating journey of Dr. Babs Halliwell, an Oxford academic whose life becomes entangled with the enigmatic ghost of the Red Queen. As she delves deep into the memoirs of a young girl who married the Crown Prince of Korea, readers are drawn into an intricate web of courtly intrigues, identity, and obsession. With vivid storytelling, Margaret Drabble explores themes of memory, possession, and the complexities of existence. This brand new 2023 release, published by A&U Canongate, is a must-read for fans of literary fiction and historical narratives alike. Whether you're a lover of ghost stories or enjoy tales rich in historical detail, 'The Red Queen' offers something special. The ISBN is 9781838859749, making it easy to find for your reading collection. Don't miss out on this intriguing literary adventure. Grab your copy today and let yourself be transported into a world where the past lingers, and the boundaries between life and death blur, captivating your imagination until the final page. Fast delivery options are available to ensure you receive your book quickly and efficiently, so you can start your reading journey without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781838859749
Year: 2023
Publisher: A&U Canongate
Description:
The princess is taking her over, bodily and mentally. Dr Babs Halliwell is no longer herself.A young girl is plucked from obscurity to marry the Crown Prince of Korea. In her diaries, she chronicles the intrigues of courtly life and her own extraordinary existence.Two hundred years later, the Red Queen's ghost haunts Dr Babs Halliwell, an Oxford academic obsessed with her memoirs and possessed by the many parallels with her own complicated past. But why and how does she keep the Red Queen's story alive?The inimitable Margaret Drabble offers a rich and atmospheric historical novel, where the dead wander among the living and ask what it means to be remembered.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781838859749
Year: 2023
Publisher: A&U Canongate
Description:
The princess is taking her over, bodily and mentally. Dr Babs Halliwell is no longer herself.A young girl is plucked from obscurity to marry the Crown Prince of Korea. In her diaries, she chronicles the intrigues of courtly life and her own extraordinary existence.Two hundred years later, the Red Queen's ghost haunts Dr Babs Halliwell, an Oxford academic obsessed with her memoirs and possessed by the many parallels with her own complicated past. But why and how does she keep the Red Queen's story alive?The inimitable Margaret Drabble offers a rich and atmospheric historical novel, where the dead wander among the living and ask what it means to be remembered.