Bibliograph

The Essex Serpent, a novel, Sarah Perry

Type

Label

The Essex Serpent, a novel, Sarah Perry

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The Essex Serpent

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

959036878

Responsibility statement

Sarah Perry

Sub title

a novel

Summary

When Cora Seaborne's domineering husband dies, she steps into her new life as a widow with as much relief as sadness. Seeking refuge, Cora leaves London for a visit to coastal Essex, accompanied by her son, Francis, and the boy's nanny, Martha, her fiercely protective friend. Once there, Cora learns of a fearsome creature said to roam the marshes claiming human lives. After nearly 300 years, the mythical Essex Serpent is said to have taken the life of a young man on New Year's Eve. Certain that the "sea beast" may be a previously undiscovered species, Cora joins local vicar William Ransome in investigating the rumors

Target audience

general

Creator