Description
Taking the real-life medieval figures of Margery Kempe and Julian of Norwich as a springboard for a compelling meditation on faith, femininity and the abuses of the church, For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy On My Little Pain is a uniquely powerful reading experience.
Longlisted for The Walter Scott Historical Fiction Prize 2024
An astounding debut, both epic and intimate, about grief, trauma, revelation, and the hidden lives of women - by a major new talent
In the year of 1413, two women meet for the first time in Norwich.
Before they part, Julian will entrust Margery with a secret – one that will change the course of history.
Book Details
Format: |
Paperback |
Number of Pages: |
176 |
ISBN: |
9781526647931 |
Published: |
14 Mar 2024 |
Weight: |
136g |
Dimensions: |
128 x 197 x 15 (mm) |
Language: |
English |
