The Wives of Halcyon

Eirinie Lapidaki
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286 ratings 45 reviews
‘A brilliant and completely addictive read’ Ruth Hogan‘A gripping page-turner which celebrates the strength and resilience of women’ Carole Hailey Three women controlled by one man – their charismatic husband Elijah, leader of their cult who dictates every aspect of life in the remote Scottish settlement of Halcyon. But cracks have begun to form in the community’s idyllic facade, and Elijah’s increasingly erratic behaviour begins to test the loyalty of the women who love him, especially when he reveals his intention to take a fourth wife, sixteen-year-old Mim. Deceived and isolated by the husband they share, Aoife, Ruth, and Deborah must set years of animosity aside and come together as danger mounts within their isolated community. A powerful story of coercive control, motherhood and extraordinary women, The Wives of Halcyon asks questions about how we perceive faith and family. ‘An astonishing and extraordinary debut’ Charlie Carroll‘A fascinating story’ Ilona Bannister‘An extraordinary debut novel’ Anne Cater‘A stunningly written, powerful tale of power and control, and what happens when people lose themselves in the face of cohersion’ Jessica Ryn‘I loved this fierce and perceptive book’ Janet Ellis‘Masterfully crafted narrative about strength, solidarity and faith’ Ruby Sloane, @xrubyreadsx‘An enthralling tale of female strength. One of the best books I’ve read this year’ Matina Tzoumerka, @breathing_pages‘Uniquely compelling and profound’ Poppy Smith, @poppysreads
Genres: FictionScotlandBook ClubCults
276 Pages

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