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The Looking Glass House

By Vanessa Tait

The Looking Glass House Historical Fiction

The Looking Glass House

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Description
A captivating tale inspired by the real Alice in Wonderland. Oxford, 1862. Plain governess Mary Prickett enters a strange world as she cares for the Liddell daughters. But Mary doesn't like children, especially precocious Alice. When she meets mathematics tutor Charles Dodgson, she wonders if he can transform her life.

Flattered by Dodgson's attention, Mary believes she could be more than a dowdy governess. One day, Dodgson tells the story of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. But Mary is determined to be his muse, turning lives topsy-turvy in pursuit of her obsession. For readers of historical fiction, this novel explores:

    - Victorian social expectations- Repressed desires- The life of Alice Liddell
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
304
Release Date:
2016-10-01
Publication Date:
2016-10-01
Publisher:
Atlantic Books (UK)
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
178239656X
ISBN13:
9781782396567
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
202 g
Height:
128 cm
Width:
194 cm
Thickness:
25 cm
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