The Taxidermist’s Lover
The Taxidermist’s Lover by Polly Hall is a contemporary gothic tale published by CamCat Publishing on December 8, 2020. This 256-page novel explores the complex relationship between Scarlett and her lover, Henry, a renowned taxidermist. As Scarlett becomes increasingly obsessed with Henry’s taxidermy creations, she reflects on their yearlong affair and confronts the shadows of her past.
Readers will find a narrative steeped in themes of art, love, and death, as Scarlett’s fascination with Henry’s work intertwines with her own memories and desires. Set against the backdrop of the Somerset moorland, the story delves into the eerie and sensual aspects of their relationship, drawing readers into a world where creativity and obsession collide. This edition is presented in English, inviting those interested in fiction, horror, and literary thrillers to engage with Hall’s lyrical debut.
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From award-winning author Polly Hall comes a “lyrical debut” (Booklist, Starred Review) and contemporary gothic tale “filled with startling conclusions about the nature of art and love and death” (NYT Book Review).
A modern Gothic tale of a woman obsessed with her lover’s taxidermy creatures and haunted by her past.
One stormy Christmas, Scarlett recalls the ebb and flow of a yearlong love affair with Henry, a renowned taxidermist. Obsessed with his taxidermy creatures, she pushes him to outdo his colleague and world-famous rival in a crescendo of species-blending creativity. Scarlett will not be able to avoid a reckoning with her own past as Henry’s inventions creep into her own thoughts, dreams, and desires.
Drenched in the torrential rains of the Somerset moorland and the sensual pleasures of the characters, The Taxidermist’s Lover lures you ever deeper into Scarlett’s delightfully eerie world.
Bram Stoker Award Shortlist for Superior Achievement in a First Novel * IPPY Awards 2021 Gold Medal Winner
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