About the book
'Masterful . . . has much to say to our times' Guardian
'Begs to be read' Spectator
'A luminous, thought-provoking novel' Esi Edugyan, author of Washington Black
In 1792, formerly enslaved Benjamin Honey and his Irish wife, Patience, discover an island where they can make a life together. More than a century later, the Honeys' descendants remain, with an eccentric, diverse band of neighbours. But during one tumultuous summer at the dawn of the twentieth century, one prejudiced missionary lands on the island's shores, disrupting the community's fragile balance with everlasting consequences.
Full of lyricism and power, Paul Harding's This Other Eden explores the hopes and dreams and resilience of those seen not to fit a world brutally intolerant of difference.
Editions of This Other Eden
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781529152548
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781804940853
- EBook
- ISBN 9781529152555
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'Masterful . . . has much to say to our times' Guardian
'Begs to be read' Spectator
'A luminous, thought-provoking novel' Esi Edugyan, author of Washington Black
In 1792, formerly enslaved Benjamin Honey and his Irish wife, Patience, discover an island where they can make a life together. More than a century later, the Honeys' descendants remain, with an eccentric, diverse band of neighbours. But during one tumultuous summer at the dawn of the twentieth century, one prejudiced missionary lands on the island's shores, disrupting the community's fragile balance with everlasting consequences.
Full of lyricism and power, Paul Harding's This Other Eden explores the hopes and dreams and resilience of those seen not to fit a world brutally intolerant of difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is This Other Eden about?
'Masterful . . . has much to say to our times' Guardian
'Begs to be read' Spectator
'A luminous, thought-provoking novel' Esi Edugyan, author of Washington Black
In 1792, formerly enslaved Benjamin Honey and his Irish wife, Patience, discover an island where they can make a life together. More than a century later, the Honeys' descendants remain, with an eccentric, diverse band of neighbours. But during one tumultuous summer at the dawn of the twentieth century, one prejudiced missionary lands on the island's shores, disrupting the community's fragile balance with everlasting consequences.
Full of lyricism and power, Paul Harding's This Other Eden explores the hopes and dreams and resilience of those seen not to fit a world brutally intolerant of difference.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in This Other Eden?
Fiction > Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of This Other Eden?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781529152548
Who is/are the Author/s of the book This Other Eden?
Paul Harding
Who is the Publisher of the book This Other Eden?
Cornerstone
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
This Other Eden is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781529152548) and paperback(ISBN 9781804940853) and ebook(ISBN 9781529152555)
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