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Enlightenment – Sarah Perry – A tale of cosmic beauty in the marshes of Essex

Sarah Perry’s third book. MelmothIt remains, in my opinion, one of the most complex and brilliant novels of the last few decades: a serious and unforgettable attempt to grapple with the darkest elements of the 20th century. Perry is still best known for Essex SerpentA bestselling tale of science, faith, and monsters in late 19th-century… Read More »