It is 1954, and prostitution is legal in the tropical haven that is
Verona Island. Here, among gangsters and corrupt lawmen, Lila
Gulliver runs a brothel that promises her exclusive clientele
privacy and discretion. When nineteen-year-old Carità ,
beautiful and blind since birth, comes to her door seeking
employment, Mrs Gulliver sees a business opportunity and takes a
chance. Carità is mesmerising, sharp and a mystery to her
employer, always holding herself at a distance. One night, the son
of a wealthy judge patronises Mrs Gulliver's establishment,
immediately falling madly in love with Carità . This is Ian
Drohan - young, idealistic and cushioned by wealth and family
connections. Mrs Gulliver mistrusts him, and worries for
Carità 's future. Carità , on the other hand, is
fearless, headstrong and a force of nature that Mrs Gulliver is
always several steps behind. A dazzling drama filled with sex, wry
wit and literary references, Mrs Gulliver follows two women who
have nothing to lose in their fight for agency on an island too
ready to dismiss them.
General
Imprint: |
Serpent's Tail
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
April 2024 |
Authors: |
Valerie Martin
|
Dimensions: |
216 x 135mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
304 |
Edition: |
Main |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-80081-539-1 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-80081-539-5 |
Barcode: |
9781800815391 |
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