The Book of Longings: From the author of the international bestseller THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES

Sue Monk Kidd

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Ancient / Biblical Israel, Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

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- Paperback Mar 30, 2021 | 9781472232519 | RRP $22.99 Pre-Order
- Trade Paperback Apr 28, 2020 | 9781472232502 | RRP $32.99 Buy Now
- Hardback Apr 28, 2020 | 9781472232496 | RRP $49.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Apr 21, 2020 | 9781472232526 | RRP $15.99 Buy Now
- Audiobook Apr 21, 2020 | 9781472272720 | RRP $35.99 Buy Now
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Tinder Press
- Paperback Mar 30, 2021 | 9781472232519 | RRP $22.99 Pre-Order
- Trade Paperback Apr 28, 2020 | 9781472232502 | RRP $32.99 Buy Now
- Hardback Apr 28, 2020 | 9781472232496 | RRP $49.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Apr 21, 2020 | 9781472232526 | RRP $15.99 Buy Now
- Audiobook Apr 21, 2020 | 9781472272720 | RRP $35.99 Buy Now
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Tinder Press
- Paperback Mar 30, 2021 | 9781472232519 | RRP $22.99 Pre-Order
- Trade Paperback Apr 28, 2020 | 9781472232502 | RRP $32.99 Buy Now
- Hardback Apr 28, 2020 | 9781472232496 | RRP $49.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Apr 21, 2020 | 9781472232526 | RRP $15.99 Buy Now
- Audiobook Apr 21, 2020 | 9781472272720 | RRP $35.99 Buy Now

In the first century AD, a rebellious young woman finds her voice . . . The stunning New York Times bestseller from the author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings.

THE New York Times BESTSELLER

An inspiring story set in the first century AD about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny, from author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings

'Transporting, life-affirming, gripping. It is simply brilliant' Mel Giedroyc

'Fascinating . . . Clever, rebellious Ana is a memorable character' The Times

'Brilliant . . . Brava!" The Daily Mail

Ana is born in Galilee at a time when women are seen as possessions, only leaving their fathers' homes to marry.
Ana longs to control her destiny. Taught to read despite her mother's misgivings, she wants to be a writer and to find her own voice. A voice that will speak for the silenced women around her.

Betrothed to an elderly widower, Ana almost despairs. But an encounter with a charismatic young carpenter in Nazareth awakens new longings in her, and a different future opens up.

Yet this is not a simple love story. Ana's journey will bring both joy and tragedy, but it will also be enriched by the female friendships she makes along the way.

The Book of Longings is an exquisite tale of dreams and desire, and of the power of women to change the world.

'One of my favourites'

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Sue Monk Kidd

Sue Monk Kidd's first novel, THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES, spent 2.5 years on the New York Times bestseller list, and has sold over 8 million copies worldwide. THE MERMAID CHAIR, THE INVENTION OF WINGS and THE BOOK OF LONGINGS were all New York Times bestsellers. THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES was long-listed for the Orange Prize (now the Women's Prize for Fiction), and was turned into an award-winning film.

Sue is also the author of several acclaimed non-fiction books including the New York Times bestseller TRAVELLING WITH POMEGRANATES, co-written with her daughter Ann Kidd Taylor. Sue lives in Florida with her husband Sandy.