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A heart-stopping tale as provocative as is suspenseful, about two conflicted women, separated by one hundred years, and bound by an unthinkable sacrifice.
The Barter is a ghost story and a love story, a riveting emotional tale that also explores motherhood and work and feminism. Set in Texas, in present day, and at the turn of the twentieth century, the novel follows two young mothers at the turning point of their lives.
Bridget has given up her career as an attorney to raise her daughter, joining a cadre of stay-at-home mothers seeking fulfillment in a quiet suburb. But for Bridget, some crucial part of the exchange is absent: Something she loves and needs. And now a terrifying presence has entered her home; only nobody but Bridget can feel it.
On a farm in 1902, a young city bride takes a farmer husband. The marriage bed will become both crucible and anvil as Rebecca first allows, then negates, the powerful erotic connection between them. She turns her back on John to give all her love to their child. Much will occur in this cold house, none of it good.
As Siobhan Adcock crosscuts these stories with mounting tension, each woman arrives at a terrible ordeal of her own making, tinged with love and fear and dread. What will they sacrifice to save their familiesand themselves? Readers will slow down to enjoy the gorgeous language, then speed up to see what happens next in a plot that thrums with the weight of decisionand its explosive consequences.
The Barter is a ghost story and a love story, a riveting emotional tale that also explores motherhood and work and feminism. Set in Texas, in present day, and at the turn of the twentieth century, the novel follows two young mothers at the turning point of their lives.
Bridget has given up her career as an attorney to raise her daughter, joining a cadre of stay-at-home mothers seeking fulfillment in a quiet suburb. But for Bridget, some crucial part of the exchange is absent: Something she loves and needs. And now a terrifying presence has entered her home; only nobody but Bridget can feel it.
On a farm in 1902, a young city bride takes a farmer husband. The marriage bed will become both crucible and anvil as Rebecca first allows, then negates, the powerful erotic connection between them. She turns her back on John to give all her love to their child. Much will occur in this cold house, none of it good.
As Siobhan Adcock crosscuts these stories with mounting tension, each woman arrives at a terrible ordeal of her own making, tinged with love and fear and dread. What will they sacrifice to save their familiesand themselves? Readers will slow down to enjoy the gorgeous language, then speed up to see what happens next in a plot that thrums with the weight of decisionand its explosive consequences.
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Praise for "The Barter: "
"Eerie and atmospheric, this psychological thriller will twist its way into readers' psyches."--"Booklist "
"Motherhood is the destabilizing bod that nearly undoes two women linked across a century in Adcock's suspenseful debut."--"Publishers Weekly"
""The Barter "is a delightful and utterly unique portrait of parenthood across the ages. Siobhan Adcock manages to express what is inexpressible about motherhood and marriage, deftly capturing the banal and the divine, the give and the take. As funny, profound, otherworldly, and terrifying as love itself, this is a debut novel not to be missed." -Amy Shearn, author of "The Mermaid of Brooklyn" and "How Far is the Ocean From Here "
"Absolutely outstanding. "The Barter "is a ghost story haunted by love, a love story haunted by ghosts, and a literary mystery propelled by the unsaid secrets of marriage and motherhood. In Adcock's world, you won't know whether it's fear, love, or outright beauty making your heart beat like a drum. You won't know, and you won't care at all. You'll just have to keep reading."
-Patrick Somerville, author of "This Bright River "and "The Cradle"
"Reading "The Barter" is like standing at the edge of an abyss: deep, dark, and terrifying, it is also a gripping and exhilarating story about fear, courage, and the demands and sacrifices of love. An enthralling page-turner of a novel that had me on the edge of my seat from the first page and continued to haunt me after the last." -Catherine Chung, author of "Forgotten Country "
"Siobhan Adcock takes a very contemporary question - can women ever really "have it all" or are trade-offs invariably exacted? - and examines it through the startling prism of a ghost story. Part comedy of manners, part historical fiction, and part genuinely creepy page-turner, "The Barter "casts a lively eye on the sacrifices, willing and involuntary, women make as they endeavor to weave together the heart's various desires." --Leah Hager Cohen, author of "No Book But the World "
"Siobhan Adcock's impressive debut is a spellbinding blend of historical fiction and ghost story, made all the more believable--and harrowing--by its realistic depiction of the tenuous balance between fulfillment and sacrifice within a marriage." --Jennifer Chiaverini, author of" Mrs. Lincoln's Rival"
Praise for "The Barter: "
"A thoughtful and surprisingly witty novel. It weighs its horrors precisely...What you're afraid of is part of who you are." -"The New York Times Book Review "
"Eerie and atmospheric, this psychological thriller will twist its way into readers' psyches."--"Booklist "
"Motherhood is the destabilizing bod that nearly undoes two women linked across a century in Adcock's suspenseful debut."--"Publishers Weekly"
""The Barter "is a delightful and utterly unique portrait of parenthood across the ages. Siobhan Adcock manages to express what is inexpressible about motherhood and marriage, deftly capturing the banal and the divine, the give and the take. As funny, profound, otherworldly, and terrifying as love itself, this is a debut novel not to be missed." -Amy Shearn, author of "The Mermaid of Brooklyn" and "How Far is the Ocean From Here "
"Absolutely outstanding. "The Barter "is a ghost story haunted by love, a love story haunted by ghosts, and a literary mystery propelled by the unsaid secrets of marriage and motherhood. In Adcock's world, you won't know whether it's fear, love, or outright beauty making your heart beat like a drum. You won't know, and you won't care at all. You'll just have to keep reading."
-Patrick Somerville, author of "This Bright River "and "The Cradle"
"Reading "The Barter" is like standing at the edge of an abyss: deep, dark, and terrifying, it is also a gripping and exhilarating story about fear, courage, and the demands and sacrifices of love. An enthralling page-turner of a novel that had me on the edge of my seat from the first page and continued to haunt me after the last." -Catherine Chung, author of "Forgotten Country "
"Siobhan Adcock takes a very contemporary question - can women ever really "have it all" or are trade-offs invariably exacted? - and examines it through the startling prism of a ghost story. Part comedy of manners, part historical fiction, and part genuinely creepy page-turner, "The Barter "casts a lively eye on the sacrifices, willing and involuntary, women make as they endeavor to weave together the heart's various desires." --Leah Hager Cohen, author of "No Book But the World "
"Siobhan Adcock's impressive debut is a spellbinding blend of historical fiction and ghost story, made all the more believable--and harrowing--by its realistic depiction of the tenuous balance between fulfillment and sacrifice within a marriage." --Jennifer Chiaverini, author of" Mrs. Lincoln's Rival"
Praise for "The Barter: "
"A thoughtful and surprisingly witty novel. It weighs its horrors precisely...What you're afraid of is part of who you are." "The New York Times Book Review"
"Eerie and atmospheric, this psychological thriller will twist its way into readers' psyches." "Booklist"
"Motherhood is the destabilizing bod that nearly undoes two women linked across a century in Adcock s suspenseful debut." "Publishers Weekly"
"The Barter"is a delightful and utterly unique portrait of parenthood across the ages. Siobhan Adcock manages to express what is inexpressible about motherhood and marriage, deftly capturing the banal and the divine, the give and thetake. As funny, profound, otherworldly, and terrifying as love itself, this is a debut novel not to be missed. Amy Shearn, author of"The Mermaid of Brooklyn"and"How Far is the Ocean From Here"
Absolutely outstanding."The Barter"is a ghost story haunted by love, a love story haunted by ghosts, and a literary mystery propelled by the unsaid secrets of marriage and motherhood. In Adcock's world, you won't know whether it's fear, love, or outright beauty making your heart beat like a drum. You won't know, and you won't care at all. You'll just have to keep reading.
Patrick Somerville, author of"This Bright River"and"The Cradle"
Reading"The Barter"is like standing at the edge of an abyss: deep, dark, and terrifying, it is also a gripping and exhilarating story about fear, courage, and the demands and sacrifices of love. An enthralling page-turner of a novel that had me on the edge of my seat from the first page and continued to haunt me after the last. Catherine Chung, author of"Forgotten Country"
Siobhan Adcock takes a very contemporary question can women ever really have it all or are trade-offs invariably exacted? and examines it through the startling prism of a ghost story. Part comedy of manners, part historical fiction, and part genuinely creepy page-turner, "The Barter"casts a lively eye on the sacrifices, willing and involuntary, women make as they endeavor to weave together the heart s various desires. --Leah Hager Cohen, author of"No Book But the World"
Siobhan Adcock s impressive debut is a spellbinding blend of historical fiction and ghost story, made all the more believable and harrowing by its realistic depiction of the tenuous balance between fulfillment and sacrifice within a marriage. Jennifer Chiaverini, author of"Mrs. Lincoln s Rival""
Praise for The Barter:
"A thoughtful and surprisingly witty novel. It weighs its horrors precisely...What you're afraid of is part of who you are." The New York Times Book Review
"Eerie and atmospheric, this psychological thriller will twist its way into readers' psyches." Booklist
"Motherhood is the destabilizing bod that nearly undoes two women linked across a century in Adcock s suspenseful debut." Publishers Weekly
The Barteris a delightful and utterly unique portrait of parenthood across the ages. Siobhan Adcock manages to express what is inexpressible about motherhood and marriage, deftly capturing the banal and the divine, the give and thetake. As funny, profound, otherworldly, and terrifying as love itself, this is a debut novel not to be missed. Amy Shearn, author ofThe Mermaid of BrooklynandHow Far is the Ocean From Here
Absolutely outstanding.The Barteris a ghost story haunted by love, a love story haunted by ghosts, and a literary mystery propelled by the unsaid secrets of marriage and motherhood. In Adcock's world, you won't know whether it's fear, love, or outright beauty making your heart beat like a drum. You won't know, and you won't care at all. You'll just have to keep reading.
Patrick Somerville, author ofThis Bright RiverandThe Cradle
ReadingThe Barteris like standing at the edge of an abyss: deep, dark, and terrifying, it is also a gripping and exhilarating story about fear, courage, and the demands and sacrifices of love. An enthralling page-turner of a novel that had me on the edge of my seat from the first page and continued to haunt me after the last. Catherine Chung, author ofForgotten Country
Siobhan Adcock takes a very contemporary question can women ever really have it all or are trade-offs invariably exacted? and examines it through the startling prism of a ghost story. Part comedy of manners, part historical fiction, and part genuinely creepy page-turner, The Bartercasts a lively eye on the sacrifices, willing and involuntary, women make as they endeavor to weave together the heart s various desires. --Leah Hager Cohen, author ofNo Book But the World
Siobhan Adcock s impressive debut is a spellbinding blend of historical fiction and ghost story, made all the more believable and harrowing by its realistic depiction of the tenuous balance between fulfillment and sacrifice within a marriage. Jennifer Chiaverini, author ofMrs. Lincoln s Rival"
"A thoughtful and surprisingly witty novel. It weighs its horrors precisely...What you're afraid of is part of who you are."--The New York Times Book Review "Eerie and atmospheric, this psychological thriller will twist its way into readers' psyches."--Booklist
"Motherhood is the destabilizing bod that nearly undoes two women linked across a century in Adcock's suspenseful debut."--Publishers Weekly "The Barter is a delightful and utterly unique portrait of parenthood across the ages. Siobhan Adcock manages to express what is inexpressible about motherhood and marriage, deftly capturing the banal and the divine, the give and the take. As funny, profound, otherworldly, and terrifying as love itself, this is a debut novel not to be missed."--Amy Shearn, author of The Mermaid of Brooklyn and How Far is the Ocean From Here "Absolutely outstanding. The Barter is a ghost story haunted by love, a love story haunted by ghosts, and a literary mystery propelled by the unsaid secrets of marriage and motherhood. In Adcock's world, you won't know whether it's fear, love, or outright beauty making your heart beat like a drum. You won't know, and you won't care at all. You'll just have to keep reading."--Patrick Somerville, author of This Bright River and The Cradle "Reading The Barter is like standing at the edge of an abyss: deep, dark, and terrifying, it is also a gripping and exhilarating story about fear, courage, and the demands and sacrifices of love. An enthralling page-turner of a novel that had me on the edge of my seat from the first page and continued to haunt me after the last."--Catherine Chung, author of Forgotten Country "Siobhan Adcock takes a very contemporary question - can women ever really "have it all" or are trade-offs invariably exacted? - and examines it through the startling prism of a ghost story. Part comedy of manners, part historical fiction, and part genuinely creepy page-turner, The Barter casts a lively eye on the sacrifices, willing and involuntary, women make as they endeavor to weave together the heart's various desires."--Leah Hager Cohen, author of No Book But the World
"Siobhan Adcock's impressive debut is a spellbinding blend of historical fiction and ghost story, made all the more believable--and harrowing--by its realistic depiction of the tenuous balance between fulfillment and sacrifice within a marriage."--Jennifer Chiaverini, author of Mrs. Lincoln's Rival
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"Eerie and atmospheric, this psychological thriller will twist its way into readers' psyches."--"Booklist "
"Motherhood is the destabilizing bod that nearly undoes two women linked across a century in Adcock's suspenseful debut."--"Publishers Weekly"
""The Barter "is a delightful and utterly unique portrait of parenthood across the ages. Siobhan Adcock manages to express what is inexpressible about motherhood and marriage, deftly capturing the banal and the divine, the give and the take. As funny, profound, otherworldly, and terrifying as love itself, this is a debut novel not to be missed." -Amy Shearn, author of "The Mermaid of Brooklyn" and "How Far is the Ocean From Here "
"Absolutely outstanding. "The Barter "is a ghost story haunted by love, a love story haunted by ghosts, and a literary mystery propelled by the unsaid secrets of marriage and motherhood. In Adcock's world, you won't know whether it's fear, love, or outright beauty making your heart beat like a drum. You won't know, and you won't care at all. You'll just have to keep reading."
-Patrick Somerville, author of "This Bright River "and "The Cradle"
"Reading "The Barter" is like standing at the edge of an abyss: deep, dark, and terrifying, it is also a gripping and exhilarating story about fear, courage, and the demands and sacrifices of love. An enthralling page-turner of a novel that had me on the edge of my seat from the first page and continued to haunt me after the last." -Catherine Chung, author of "Forgotten Country "
"Siobhan Adcock takes a very contemporary question - can women ever really "have it all" or are trade-offs invariably exacted? - and examines it through the startling prism of a ghost story. Part comedy of manners, part historical fiction, and part genuinely creepy page-turner, "The Barter "casts a lively eye on the sacrifices, willing and involuntary, women make as they endeavor to weave together the heart's various desires." --Leah Hager Cohen, author of "No Book But the World "
"Siobhan Adcock's impressive debut is a spellbinding blend of historical fiction and ghost story, made all the more believable--and harrowing--by its realistic depiction of the tenuous balance between fulfillment and sacrifice within a marriage." --Jennifer Chiaverini, author of" Mrs. Lincoln's Rival"
Praise for "The Barter: "
"A thoughtful and surprisingly witty novel. It weighs its horrors precisely...What you're afraid of is part of who you are." -"The New York Times Book Review "
"Eerie and atmospheric, this psychological thriller will twist its way into readers' psyches."--"Booklist "
"Motherhood is the destabilizing bod that nearly undoes two women linked across a century in Adcock's suspenseful debut."--"Publishers Weekly"
""The Barter "is a delightful and utterly unique portrait of parenthood across the ages. Siobhan Adcock manages to express what is inexpressible about motherhood and marriage, deftly capturing the banal and the divine, the give and the take. As funny, profound, otherworldly, and terrifying as love itself, this is a debut novel not to be missed." -Amy Shearn, author of "The Mermaid of Brooklyn" and "How Far is the Ocean From Here "
"Absolutely outstanding. "The Barter "is a ghost story haunted by love, a love story haunted by ghosts, and a literary mystery propelled by the unsaid secrets of marriage and motherhood. In Adcock's world, you won't know whether it's fear, love, or outright beauty making your heart beat like a drum. You won't know, and you won't care at all. You'll just have to keep reading."
-Patrick Somerville, author of "This Bright River "and "The Cradle"
"Reading "The Barter" is like standing at the edge of an abyss: deep, dark, and terrifying, it is also a gripping and exhilarating story about fear, courage, and the demands and sacrifices of love. An enthralling page-turner of a novel that had me on the edge of my seat from the first page and continued to haunt me after the last." -Catherine Chung, author of "Forgotten Country "
"Siobhan Adcock takes a very contemporary question - can women ever really "have it all" or are trade-offs invariably exacted? - and examines it through the startling prism of a ghost story. Part comedy of manners, part historical fiction, and part genuinely creepy page-turner, "The Barter "casts a lively eye on the sacrifices, willing and involuntary, women make as they endeavor to weave together the heart's various desires." --Leah Hager Cohen, author of "No Book But the World "
"Siobhan Adcock's impressive debut is a spellbinding blend of historical fiction and ghost story, made all the more believable--and harrowing--by its realistic depiction of the tenuous balance between fulfillment and sacrifice within a marriage." --Jennifer Chiaverini, author of" Mrs. Lincoln's Rival"
Praise for "The Barter: "
"A thoughtful and surprisingly witty novel. It weighs its horrors precisely...What you're afraid of is part of who you are." "The New York Times Book Review"
"Eerie and atmospheric, this psychological thriller will twist its way into readers' psyches." "Booklist"
"Motherhood is the destabilizing bod that nearly undoes two women linked across a century in Adcock s suspenseful debut." "Publishers Weekly"
"The Barter"is a delightful and utterly unique portrait of parenthood across the ages. Siobhan Adcock manages to express what is inexpressible about motherhood and marriage, deftly capturing the banal and the divine, the give and thetake. As funny, profound, otherworldly, and terrifying as love itself, this is a debut novel not to be missed. Amy Shearn, author of"The Mermaid of Brooklyn"and"How Far is the Ocean From Here"
Absolutely outstanding."The Barter"is a ghost story haunted by love, a love story haunted by ghosts, and a literary mystery propelled by the unsaid secrets of marriage and motherhood. In Adcock's world, you won't know whether it's fear, love, or outright beauty making your heart beat like a drum. You won't know, and you won't care at all. You'll just have to keep reading.
Patrick Somerville, author of"This Bright River"and"The Cradle"
Reading"The Barter"is like standing at the edge of an abyss: deep, dark, and terrifying, it is also a gripping and exhilarating story about fear, courage, and the demands and sacrifices of love. An enthralling page-turner of a novel that had me on the edge of my seat from the first page and continued to haunt me after the last. Catherine Chung, author of"Forgotten Country"
Siobhan Adcock takes a very contemporary question can women ever really have it all or are trade-offs invariably exacted? and examines it through the startling prism of a ghost story. Part comedy of manners, part historical fiction, and part genuinely creepy page-turner, "The Barter"casts a lively eye on the sacrifices, willing and involuntary, women make as they endeavor to weave together the heart s various desires. --Leah Hager Cohen, author of"No Book But the World"
Siobhan Adcock s impressive debut is a spellbinding blend of historical fiction and ghost story, made all the more believable and harrowing by its realistic depiction of the tenuous balance between fulfillment and sacrifice within a marriage. Jennifer Chiaverini, author of"Mrs. Lincoln s Rival""
Praise for The Barter:
"A thoughtful and surprisingly witty novel. It weighs its horrors precisely...What you're afraid of is part of who you are." The New York Times Book Review
"Eerie and atmospheric, this psychological thriller will twist its way into readers' psyches." Booklist
"Motherhood is the destabilizing bod that nearly undoes two women linked across a century in Adcock s suspenseful debut." Publishers Weekly
The Barteris a delightful and utterly unique portrait of parenthood across the ages. Siobhan Adcock manages to express what is inexpressible about motherhood and marriage, deftly capturing the banal and the divine, the give and thetake. As funny, profound, otherworldly, and terrifying as love itself, this is a debut novel not to be missed. Amy Shearn, author ofThe Mermaid of BrooklynandHow Far is the Ocean From Here
Absolutely outstanding.The Barteris a ghost story haunted by love, a love story haunted by ghosts, and a literary mystery propelled by the unsaid secrets of marriage and motherhood. In Adcock's world, you won't know whether it's fear, love, or outright beauty making your heart beat like a drum. You won't know, and you won't care at all. You'll just have to keep reading.
Patrick Somerville, author ofThis Bright RiverandThe Cradle
ReadingThe Barteris like standing at the edge of an abyss: deep, dark, and terrifying, it is also a gripping and exhilarating story about fear, courage, and the demands and sacrifices of love. An enthralling page-turner of a novel that had me on the edge of my seat from the first page and continued to haunt me after the last. Catherine Chung, author ofForgotten Country
Siobhan Adcock takes a very contemporary question can women ever really have it all or are trade-offs invariably exacted? and examines it through the startling prism of a ghost story. Part comedy of manners, part historical fiction, and part genuinely creepy page-turner, The Bartercasts a lively eye on the sacrifices, willing and involuntary, women make as they endeavor to weave together the heart s various desires. --Leah Hager Cohen, author ofNo Book But the World
Siobhan Adcock s impressive debut is a spellbinding blend of historical fiction and ghost story, made all the more believable and harrowing by its realistic depiction of the tenuous balance between fulfillment and sacrifice within a marriage. Jennifer Chiaverini, author ofMrs. Lincoln s Rival"
"A thoughtful and surprisingly witty novel. It weighs its horrors precisely...What you're afraid of is part of who you are."--The New York Times Book Review "Eerie and atmospheric, this psychological thriller will twist its way into readers' psyches."--Booklist
"Motherhood is the destabilizing bod that nearly undoes two women linked across a century in Adcock's suspenseful debut."--Publishers Weekly "The Barter is a delightful and utterly unique portrait of parenthood across the ages. Siobhan Adcock manages to express what is inexpressible about motherhood and marriage, deftly capturing the banal and the divine, the give and the take. As funny, profound, otherworldly, and terrifying as love itself, this is a debut novel not to be missed."--Amy Shearn, author of The Mermaid of Brooklyn and How Far is the Ocean From Here "Absolutely outstanding. The Barter is a ghost story haunted by love, a love story haunted by ghosts, and a literary mystery propelled by the unsaid secrets of marriage and motherhood. In Adcock's world, you won't know whether it's fear, love, or outright beauty making your heart beat like a drum. You won't know, and you won't care at all. You'll just have to keep reading."--Patrick Somerville, author of This Bright River and The Cradle "Reading The Barter is like standing at the edge of an abyss: deep, dark, and terrifying, it is also a gripping and exhilarating story about fear, courage, and the demands and sacrifices of love. An enthralling page-turner of a novel that had me on the edge of my seat from the first page and continued to haunt me after the last."--Catherine Chung, author of Forgotten Country "Siobhan Adcock takes a very contemporary question - can women ever really "have it all" or are trade-offs invariably exacted? - and examines it through the startling prism of a ghost story. Part comedy of manners, part historical fiction, and part genuinely creepy page-turner, The Barter casts a lively eye on the sacrifices, willing and involuntary, women make as they endeavor to weave together the heart's various desires."--Leah Hager Cohen, author of No Book But the World
"Siobhan Adcock's impressive debut is a spellbinding blend of historical fiction and ghost story, made all the more believable--and harrowing--by its realistic depiction of the tenuous balance between fulfillment and sacrifice within a marriage."--Jennifer Chiaverini, author of Mrs. Lincoln's Rival
SIOBHAN ADCOCK received her MFA in fiction from Cornell University, and her short fiction has appeared in several literary magazines. She has worked as a writer and editor for Epicurious, Gourmet.com, iVillage.com, and The Knowm among other digital publishers. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York.
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- PublisherE P Dutton
- Publication date2014
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- ISBN 13 9780525954224
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