A while ago, MacLehose Press kindly sent me a paperback copy of Accabadora by Michela Murgia and Sanctuary Line by Jane Urquhart. Since I previously received hardback copies of both books for review, I have decided to offer the paperbacks for giveaway after consultation with the publisher.
First up is Murgia’s Accabadora (Sanctuary Line will follow next week).
Over at MacLehose Press’ website Michela Murgia’s Accabadora is described as follows:
When Maria, the fourth child of a widow, is adopted by the old and childless Bonaria Urrai, her life is instantly transformed – she finally has the love and affection she craves. But her new ‘soul mother’ is keeping something hidden from her, a secret life that is intimately bound-up with Sardinia’s ancient traditions and customs.
You can read my thoughts about the book here. I particularly appreciated Murgia’s portrayal of Sardinian village life, or as I said in my post: “The whole story is very human, very much about a community, how it functions, how people love and strife and clash together.”
If you want to enter, all you have to do is leave a comment before the 26th of March. Make sure your comment includes a valid email address (either in the details section or in the comment itself) so I can contact you in case you win. The contest is open internationally.
I will email the winner after 26 March.
Please count me in. Thank you.
I had never heard about this book.This is why I love book blogs introducing me to New authors.Thanks for giveaway.lomazowr@gmail.com
Would love to read this.
I would love to read this one, and just by your description, I feel that it would also touch a similar chord in me. Please count me in on your giveaway!
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I have never heard of this novel but it sounds really interesting. Thank you for the chance to win a copy
good luck all great book ,all the best stu
Thanks for highlighting a book that is new to me. I don’t think I’ve ever read a novel with Sardinia as a setting. Lovely giveaway.
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