The Book of Eve

Paperback Published on: 01/02/2024
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The Book of Eve
What will you uncover?
In the name of the father, not a word of this. Her letters are forbidden. Beatrice lives a rather content life as the librarian in her convent. For many ye... READ MORE
Dan - Clifton, Bristol.
The Book of Eve
Ethereal Historical Fantasy
I received a proof copy of The Book of Eve from Headline and really enjoyed it - I read a lot of fantasy but not a lot founded in religious themes, so this... READ MORE
Izzi

Synopsis

In the name of the Father, not a word of this. Her letters are forbidden.

Beatrice is the convent's librarian. For years, she has shunned the company of her sisters, finding solace only with her manuscripts.

Then, one carnival night, two women, bleeding and stricken, are abandoned outside the convent's walls. Moments from death, one of them presses something into Beatrice's hands: a bewitching book whose pages have a dangerous life of their own.

But men of the faith want the book destroyed, and a zealous preacher has tracked it to her door. Her sisters' lives - or her obsession. Beatrice must decide.

The book's voice is growing stronger. An ancient power uncoils. Will she dare to listen?

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
  • ISBN: 9781472276124
  • Number of pages: 368
  • Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 28 mm
  • Weight: 260g
  • Languages: English

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The Book of Eve
Echoes of Kate Mosse but sadly not as engaging
I really wanted to like "The Book of Eve" by Meg Clothier as it had been likened to The Binding and Handmaid's Tale. Sadly, I didn't find it as engaging a... READ MORE
Mel Pretorius
The Book of Eve
Couldn't put it down.
I read The Book of Eve in one day. I loved the whole concept of the book and ‘Mother’ religion. Meg Clothiers writing is captivating. Fingers crossed there... READ MORE
Ennea Kimber
The Book of Eve
Intricately woven, thrillingly realised tale inspired by the Voynich Manuscript
THE WHEEL TURNS. SHE RISES. The Book of Eve is a historical thriller inspired by the still undeciphered Voynich Manuscript. A bookish, profound tale of s... READ MORE
Nikki Marmery
The Book of Eve
magical
On carnival night two women approach a small convent and before they die they entrust the librarian with a book. The women are chased by a vengeful priest... READ MORE
Jo-anne Atkinson
The Book of Eve
blend of genres - historical fiction, magical realism, mystery and intrigue
Thank you to NetGalley, author and the publisher for sending me this exquisitely written novel to review. It is the blend of genres which appealed to me- h... READ MORE
Julie Fellows
The Book of Eve
An excellent story
An excellent story despite being somewhat slow to start and at times rather confusing. Beatrice is beautifully portrayed showing the way she matures and b... READ MORE
Susan S
The Book of Eve
Bewitching feminist read
Ooh this is good - dark, thrilling, a bit creepy, and set in the deeply atmospheric grounds of a convent. The main character, Sister Beatrice, is currentl... READ MORE
Lucy Williams
The Book of Eve
Captivating
Beatrice the convent librarian finds the company of books & manuscripts far easier to get along with than people- especially most of the other sisters. Hav... READ MORE
Maggie Macdonald
The Book of Eve
A lyrical novel that explores the effect of a mysterious manuscript
My thanks to Headline Wildfire for an eARC via NetGalley of ‘The Book of Eve’ by Meg Clothier. Given the premise of a mysterious manuscript coming into th... READ MORE
Vivienne O'Regan