Sacred Country
Sacred Country by Rose Tremain, published by National Geographic Books on July 25, 2017, is a literary work that explores the journey of Mary Ward, a child from a poor farming family in Suffolk. At the age of six, Mary experiences a profound revelation about her identity, declaring, “I am not Mary. That is a mistake. I am not a girl. I’m a boy.” This sets the stage for her courageous struggle to change gender, while also highlighting the broader quest for safety and fulfillment faced by others in a complex world.
In this edition, readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of identity and transformation within a historical context. The story unfolds against a backdrop of societal challenges, reflecting the experiences of those seeking acceptance and understanding. With 416 pages, this English-language edition invites readers to engage with the emotional depth and vivid storytelling characteristic of Tremain’s writing, as it navigates the intricacies of personal and social struggles.
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From the author of The Gustav Sonata
At the age of six, Mary Ward, the child of a poor farming family in Suffolk, has a revelation: ‘I am not Mary. That is a mistake. I am not a girl. I’m a boy.’ So begins a heroic struggle to change gender, while around her others also strive to find a place of safety and fulfilment in a savage and confusing world.
Over a million Rose Tremain books sold
‘A writer of exceptional talent … Tremain is a writer who understands every emotion’ Independent I
‘There are few writers out there with the dexterity or emotional intelligence to rival that of the great Rose Tremain’ Irish Times
‘Tremain has the painterly genius of an Old Master, and she uses it to stunning effect’ The Times
‘Rose Tremain is one of the very finest British novelists’ Salman Rushdie
‘Tremain is a writer of exemplary vision and particularity. The fictional world is rendered with extraordinary vividness’ Marcel Theroux, Guardian
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