Butterfield The Serpent and the Rose

A novel
1. Auflage 2024
ISBN: 979-8-3509-2802-0
Verlag: BookBaby
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 316 Seiten

Reihe: The Serpent and the Rose

'A SMART, EMOTIONALLY ENGAGING PAGE-TURNER.' 'UNEXPECTED, FUNNY, AND DARK.' 'DEVILISHLY CLEVER, A JOY TO READ.' BOOKLIFE PRIZE 2024 - 9.5 RANKING 'Butterfield writes with charming, witty pose, perfectly intoning the speech patterns of her characters and the era of the novel. This novel sets itself apart through Butterfield's spotless prose and deeply thoughtful character studies; Marguerite is a powerhouse from the start, stunning in her intensity and relatability, and Butterfield perfectly balances her vulnerability with her growing skill and capacity to rule. Marguerite is alive with poise, vulnerability, and a sincerity that makes her breathtakingly real.' THE HISTORICAL FICTION COMPANY - FIVE STARS - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AWARD OF EXCELLENCE 'The Serpent and the Rose' is a captivating tale that skillfully weaves together historical, dramatic and personal elements. Catherine Butterfield brings to life a fascinating period in French history and paints a complex and memorable portrait of Queen Marguerite de Valois.' 5 stars, Highly Recommended Award of Excellence. KIRKUS REVIEWS - THUMBS UP 'A sweeping but intimate story that highlights the author's clear attention to detail.....' 'Over the course of the novel, Butterfield employs diary-style from Marguerite's perspective that make for a brisk read, and Marguerite, despite her royal background, comes off as approachable and very human throughout.' REEDSY - 5 STARS 'Author Catherine Butterfield has masterfully crafted a multi-layered novel steeped with political intrigue, treachery, and betrayal.'

Catherine Butterfield began her career as an actress and worked for years in New York and regional theatre before turning to playwriting. Her many published plays have been produced in the US, England, Australia and Spain. She has written for television (The Ghost Whisperer, Grimm, Party of Five, FAME LA) and done much uncredited work on feature films. She wrote and directed over 60 short comedic films for her web series LIFE DURING LOCKDOWN, which can be seen on Youtube. During 2020-21, she collaborated with the Interact Theatre Company in Los Angeles to produce two short films which each won Telly awards, the bronze award for Best Remote Production 2022, the gold in the same category in 2023. 'The Serpent and the Rose' is Ms. Butterfield's first novel.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Butterfield, Catherine