William Shakespeare
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"A fantastical novel which reworks Shakespeare's 'Pericles' into a parable for today."--
Maja, the pregnant wife of wealthy Philippe, is killed in a plane crash but their daughter Angelica survives. Philippe's obsession with the girl's safety morphs into something sinister and grotesque as she grows into a beautiful teen. Darius, a con-artist visiting Philippe with a business proposition, encounters Angelica and decides to rescue her. The attempt...