{"product_id":"the-origins-of-iris-paperback","title":"The Origins of Iris - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBeth Lewis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003ci\u003eEvocative and unexpected, tender and fierce, \u003c\/i\u003eThe Origins of Iris \u003ci\u003eis unlike any other thriller I've read in years . . . Outstanding' - \u003c\/i\u003eSarah Hilary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003ci\u003eThis novel is like a dream, from the haunting narrative to the beautiful prose to the way Iris and her wilderness kept making their way into my subconscious at night. It is everything I could want from a book' - \u003c\/i\u003eAnna Bailey \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003ci\u003eAtmospheric, thought-provoking, complex. A haunting exploration of one woman's journey into the dark heart of herself' - \u003c\/i\u003eTamar Cohen \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003ci\u003eA tale of wonder, heart-break and mystery, beautifully told. Loved every word' - \u003c\/i\u003eEmma Haughton \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor of the critically-acclaimed debut \u003ci\u003eThe Wolf Road\u003c\/i\u003e, Beth Lewis returns with her brand new novel \u003ci\u003eThe Origins of Iris \u003c\/i\u003ewhere \u003ci\u003eWild \u003c\/i\u003emeets \u003ci\u003eSliding Doors. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'I opened my eyes and the woman wearing my face opened hers at the same time.' \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIris flees New York City, and her abusive wife Claude, for the Catskill Mountains. When she was a child, Iris and her father found solace in the beauty and wilderness of the forest; now, years later, Iris has returned for time and space to clear her head, and to come to terms with the mistakes that have led her here. But what Iris doesn't expect in her journey of survival and self-discovery is to find herself - literally. Trapped in a neglected cabin deep in the mountains, Iris is grudgingly forced to come face to face with a seemingly prettier, happier and better version of herself. Other Iris made different choices in life and love. But is she all she seems? Can she be trusted? What is she hiding? As a storm encroaches, threatening both their lives, time is running out for them to discover \u003ci\u003ewhy \u003c\/i\u003ethey have been brought together, and what it means for their futures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn important, searing novel about one woman's journey in fleeing an abusive relationship and confronting the secrets of her past.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeth Lewis was raised in the wilds of Cornwall and split her childhood between books and the beach. She has travelled extensively throughout the world and has had close encounters with black bears, killer whales, and Great White sharks. She has been, at turns, a bank cashier, fire performer, juggler, and is currently the Publishing Manager at Rebellion. She lives in Oxford with her wife and daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.7 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 25, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766119104800,"sku":"9781529357714","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/45fee7585125bf57ab629e38165cba53.webp?v=1780285968","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-origins-of-iris-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}