Synopsis
Based on the details of a scandalous divorce case that gripped England in 1864, The Sealed Letter is a provocative historical drama that is strangely relevant to modern issues surrounding women, marriage, rights and roles.
Miss Emily “Fido” Faithfull is a “woman of business” and a spinster pioneer of the British women’s movement, independent of mind but naively trusting of heart. Distracted from her beloved cause by the sudden return of her once-dear friend, the unhappily wed Helen Codrington, Fido is swept up in the intimate details of Helen’s failing marriage to the stodgy Admiral Harry Codrington. What begins as a loyal effort to help a friend explodes into a courtroom drama more sensational than any Hollywood tabloid could inventwith stained clothing, accusations of adultery, counterclaims of rape and a mysterious letter that could destroy more than one life.HarperCollins is proud to deliver Emma Donoghue’s internationally celebrated work into the hands of discerning fiction readers in this, her first Canadian publication.The Sealed Letter is the perfect book to mark this milestone eventa masterpiece that brings the force of a life that changed our world into captivating view."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Very enjoyable (Independent on Sunday)
Briskly written, deftly plotted and nicely ironic (Guardian)
Blissfully readable (The Times)
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From the bestselling author of Room comes a delicious tale of secrets, betrayal and forbidden love
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The Sealed Letter
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+, Not Price Clipped. Canadian First. First edition, first printing as evidenced by a complete number line from 1 to 9; signed by Emma Donoghue on the title page with no inscription; minor edge wear; otherwise a solid, clean copy in collectible condition. Signed by Author(s). Book. Seller Inventory # 003225
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First printing. Signed by author on title page. Small (1/8 inch) closed tear on bottom of page 18-19, else very good plus. DJ lightly rippled along front top edge, else near fine. Protected in mylar. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 005160
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Canadian Edition. A Good Read ships from Toronto and Niagara Falls, NY - customers outside of North America please allow two to three weeks for delivery. First impression. White spot of wear to upper front tip. Flat-signed by author on title page. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 48277
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First printing. Signed by author on title page. Hint of bumping on ends of spine and rear upper corner, else near fine. DJ lightly wrinkled at head of spine and along top of rear flap fold, else near fine. Protected in mylar. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 003454
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. A very fine first edition and first printing copy; signed on the title page, "With warm wishes, from Emma Donoghue". A very collectible and pleasing copy. The book and jacket are very fine. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 000338