The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry
In late Victorian England, a newly widowed amateur naturalist relocates to the Essex marshes to investigate rumors of a monstrous serpent, sparking a charged friendship with the local parish vicar. As panic grips the village, their debates over science, faith, and superstition entwine with personal longings, social reform, and the entanglements of family and desire. The mystery of the creature becomes a mirror for human fears and transformations, leading to unexpected reckonings and quiet revelations.
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- Published
- 2016
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 420-460
- Original Language
- English
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