Imperfect Alchemist

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Miller revisits and reimagines the life of one of Shakespeare’s neglected female literary contemporaries, Mary Sidney Herbert.

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A remarkable life lost to history is brought into sharp focus England, 1575. Young Mary Sidney is bearing a devastating loss while her father plans her alliance to Henry Herbert, Earl of Pembroke. But Mary is determined to make her mark on the world as a writer and scientist.As Mary Sidney Herbert steps into her new life with the earl at his home, Wilton House, an unusual friendship is forged between her and servant Rose Commin, a country girl with a surprising artistic gift, that will change their lives for ever.Defying the conventions of their time, mistress and maid will face the triumphs, revelations and dangers that lie ahead together.

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Weight 0.328 kg
Dimensions 19.8 × 12.9 × 3.9 cm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

480

Language

English

Edition

1st paperback ed

Dewey

813.6 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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