The Madwoman Upstairs: A Novel of the Last Bront? by Catherine Lowell (English)

Description: The Madwoman Upstairs by Catherine Lowell "A debut novel about the last remaining descendant of the Brontees who discovers that her recently deceased father has left her a treasure hunt that may lead to the long-rumored secret literary estate"-- FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In Catherine Lowells irresistibly clever (Vogue) debut novel--"[a] piquant paean to the Brontë sisters (The New York Times Book Review)--the only remaining descendant of the Brontë family embarks on a modern-day literary treasure hunt to find the familys long-rumored secret estate, using only the clues her father left behind and the Brontës own novels. Samantha Whipple is used to stirring up speculation wherever she goes. Since her eccentric fathers untimely death, she is the presumed heir to a long-rumored trove of diaries, paintings, letters, and early novel drafts passed down from the Brontë family--a hidden fortune never revealed to anyone outside of the family, but endlessly speculated about by Brontë scholars and fanatics. Samantha, however, has never seen this alleged estate and for all she knows, its just as fictional as Jane Eyre or Wuthering Heights. But everything changes when Samantha enrolls at Oxford University and long lost objects from the past begin rematerializing in her life, beginning with an old novel annotated in her fathers handwriting. With the help of a handsome but inscrutable professor, Samantha plunges into a vast literary mystery and an untold family legacy, one that can only be solved by decoding the clues hidden within the Brontës own works. A fast-paced adventure from start to finish, The Madwoman Upstairs is a smart and original novel and a moving exploration of what happens when the greatest truth is, in fact, fiction. Author Biography Catherine Lowell received her BA in English from Stanford University, and currently lives in New York City. The Madwoman Upstairs is her first novel. Review "[A] piquant paean to the Brontë sisters."-- "The New York Times Book Review""A thriller tailor-made for English majors... Lowell is an intelligent writer who bears watching."-- "Booklist""An enjoyable academic romp that successfully combines romance and intrigue."-- "Publishers Weekly""Lowell crafts a first novel that is as enthralling as it is heartbreaking. Brontë aficionados and fans of Sloane Crosleys The Clasp will love this title." (starred review)-- "Library Journal""Part mystery, part picaresque, Catherine Lowells The Madwoman Upstairs is a smartly conceived first novel."-- "Elle"An enigmatic fathers legacy sets the scene for gothic intrigue involving the last descendant of the Bronte sisters in Catherine Lowells irresistibly clever, Oxford debut, The Madwoman Upstairs.-- "Vogue"Smart and surprising and fiercely funny. Catherine Lowell is a thrillingly original talent. -Jennifer DuBois, author of Cartwheel"Catherine Lowells terrific first novel is a mystery, a love story, and a very dark comedy with the Brontës, of all people, playing a role back there in the shadows. The book is about the traces that literature and our ancestors leave in us, and it is about memory as a token of love."--Charles Baxter, author of Theres Something I Want You to Do and Feast of Love"Catherine Lowells debut is a smart and funny literary mystery set among the dreaming spires of Oxford University. Lowells deft handling of her quirky characters and unpredictable plot twists make The Madwoman Upstairs a charming and memorable read." --Deborah Harkness, author of the All Souls Trilogy"THE MADWOMAN UPSTAIRS had me hooked well into the wee hours; this book is absolutely addictive. Set in the most romantic parts of Britain, the story takes us on a clever present-day romp through the literary universe of the enigmatic Brontes and drills deeply into all their dangerous secrets. Catherine Lowell has such a unique, inspired turn of phrase that youll find yourself laughing out loud even as she lures you deeper and deeper into this delicious mystery that is destined to become the page-turner of the year."--Anne Fortier, author of Juliet Review Quote "THE MADWOMAN UPSTAIRS had me hooked well into the wee hours; this book is absolutely addictive. Set in the most romantic parts of Britain, the story takes us on a clever present-day romp through the literary universe of the enigmatic Brontes and drills deeply into all their dangerous secrets. Catherine Lowell has such a unique, inspired turn of phrase that youll find yourself laughing out loud even as she lures you deeper and deeper into this delicious mystery that is destined to become the page-turner of the year."--Anne Fortier, author of Juliet Details ISBN150112630X Author Catherine Lowell Short Title MADWOMAN UPSTAIRS Publisher Touchstone Books Language English ISBN-10 150112630X ISBN-13 9781501126307 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-11-22 Pages 368 Edition Description Annotated edition Imprint Touchstone Books DEWEY FIC Audience General UK Release Date 2016-11-22 Subtitle A Novel of the Last Brontë We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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