The Madwoman Upstairs
by Catherine Lowell
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Pub Date Mar 03 2016 | Archive Date Mar 03 2016
Description
A witty modern love story which draws from the enduring classics of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights, perfect for fans of The Jane Austen Book Club.
Think you know Charlotte, Emily and Anne? Think again.
Samantha Whipple is the last remaining descendent of the illustrious Brontë family, of Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre fame. After losing her father, a brilliant author in his own right, it is up to Samantha to piece together the mysterious family inheritance lurking somewhere in her past - yet the only clues she has at her disposal are the Brontë's own novels. With the aid of her handsome but inscrutable Oxford tutor, Samantha must repurpose the tools of literature to unearth an untold family legacy, and in the process, finds herself face to face with what may be literature's greatest secret.
Think you know Charlotte, Emily and Anne? Think again.
Samantha Whipple is the last remaining descendent of the illustrious Brontë family, of Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre fame. After losing her father, a brilliant author in his own right, it is up to Samantha to piece together the mysterious family inheritance lurking somewhere in her past - yet the only clues she has at her disposal are the Brontë's own novels. With the aid of her handsome but inscrutable Oxford tutor, Samantha must repurpose the tools of literature to unearth an untold family legacy, and in the process, finds herself face to face with what may be literature's greatest secret.
Advance Praise
"A perfectly paced and plotted literary mystery with a wonderful heroine at its heart" - Anna James, Literary Editor; Elle Magazine
"Catherine Lowell's debut is a smart and funny literary mystery set among the dreaming spires of Oxford University. Lowell's deft handling of her quirky characters and unpredictable plot twists make The Madwoman Upstairs a charming and memorable read" - Deborah Harkness, No 1. internationally bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches
"Samantha's journey through sorrow and even a little obsessive madness, coupled with the reality of the love story she gets wrapped up in, are stunningly representative of a young woman's path to happiness and peace. Professor James Orville is the perfect Brontë leading man, as complex and passionate as his student. A supporting cast of dark figures enhances the experience. Lowell crafts a first novel that is as enthralling as it is heartbreaking . . ." - Library Journal, starred review"The Madwoman Upstairs had me hooked well into the wee hours . . . Catherine Lowell has such a unique, inspired turn of phrase that you'll find yourself laughing out loud even as she lures you deeper and deeper into this delicious mystery that is destined to become the page-turner of the year" - Anne Fortier, author Juliet
"Lowell's terrific first novel is a mystery, a love story, and a very dark comedy . . . the book is about the traces that literature and our ancestors leave in us, and it is about memory as a token of love" - Charles Baxter, author of The Feast of Love
"An enjoyable academic romp that successfully combines romance and intrigue, one that benefits from never taking itself too seriously" - Publishers Weekly
"Catherine Lowell's debut is a smart and funny literary mystery set among the dreaming spires of Oxford University. Lowell's deft handling of her quirky characters and unpredictable plot twists make The Madwoman Upstairs a charming and memorable read" - Deborah Harkness, No 1. internationally bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches
"Samantha's journey through sorrow and even a little obsessive madness, coupled with the reality of the love story she gets wrapped up in, are stunningly representative of a young woman's path to happiness and peace. Professor James Orville is the perfect Brontë leading man, as complex and passionate as his student. A supporting cast of dark figures enhances the experience. Lowell crafts a first novel that is as enthralling as it is heartbreaking . . ." - Library Journal, starred review"The Madwoman Upstairs had me hooked well into the wee hours . . . Catherine Lowell has such a unique, inspired turn of phrase that you'll find yourself laughing out loud even as she lures you deeper and deeper into this delicious mystery that is destined to become the page-turner of the year" - Anne Fortier, author Juliet
"Lowell's terrific first novel is a mystery, a love story, and a very dark comedy . . . the book is about the traces that literature and our ancestors leave in us, and it is about memory as a token of love" - Charles Baxter, author of The Feast of Love
"An enjoyable academic romp that successfully combines romance and intrigue, one that benefits from never taking itself too seriously" - Publishers Weekly
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781784297688 |
| PRICE | £16.99 (GBP) |
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