Description THE GIFTS is the astonishing debut adult novel from the lauded author of BEARMOUTH, Liz Hyder. A gripping and ambitious book told through five different perspectives and set against the luminous backdrop of nineteenth century London, it explores science, nature and religion, enlightenment, the role of women in society and the dark danger of ambition. ‘A boldly feminist novel that lingers long after the last page’ Susan Stokes Chapman, Sunday Times bestselling author of Pandora ‘Remarkable . . . for fans of fantasy-inflected historicals such as The Essex Serpent’ Publishers Weekly STARRED review ‘Imaginative, extraordinary . . . Brimming with historical detail and beautifully written, the soulful prose soars’ Daily Express ‘A stirring tale of female empowerment, full of vivid imagery and evocative settings’ Observer ‘Extraordinary .. . For any who loved The Essex Serpent, this is one that will sing to your soul’ Jackie Morris, The Lost Words ‘I loved The Gifts. Brilliant storytelling, magical realism, historical fiction that discusses feminism, religion, art and motherhood’ Kate Sawyer, Costa shortlisted author of The Stranding ‘I devoured The Gifts, eager to find out the fate of its wonderfully drawn characters . . A real gem’ Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City ‘A stunning book . . . Captivating and thrilling. Hyder’s writing really is magnificent. I was drawn inexorably into the narrative and completely bewitched by it. I didn’t so much read this book as live it with the characters’ My Weekly ‘A glorious, evocative read, ripe for a movie adaptation.Victorian girl power? You bet’ Apple Books ‘In this glorious novel both women and words take flight. Don’t miss it’ Annie Garthwaite, author of Cecily DON’T MISS LIZ HYDER’S EXTRAORDINARY NEW NOVEL THE ILLUSIONS OUT NOW!
