Book Author Saige England
Rights Available: World
It’s 1832 on an isolated coast on the South Island of New Zealand. A lush and tranquil bay is facing a season of upheaval. White men are whaling, sealing, whoring and warring. Creatures are culled, woods are felled. But something even more sinister is afoot. There is much demand amongst the English gentry for the rich resources and curiosities to be found in this farthest flung corner of the colonies. But, in order to procure these ‘treasures’, blood must be shed.
The Seasonwife considers the barbaric intrusion of a new world into the lives of Māori as women navigate dangerous currents toward survival. A lyrical, deeply moving and highly visual novel that will penetrate deep into your bones.
About the Author
Saige England has an MA in Creative Writing from the International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML) from Victoria University of Wellington. In her previous career as a journalist, Saige won a number of Qantas Media Awards and the New Zealand Media Peace Award. As a journalist she has worked in various conflict zones including Romania, the former Yugoslavia and the Middle East.
Category
Fiction
Genre
Historical
Publication Date
August 2023
Rights Available:
World excl. NZ
Rights Agents:
World
Paul Bateman, David Bateman Ltd
bateman@bateman.co.nz
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