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Name: The passion
Rating: 4.166666666666 (6 reviews)
Author: Jeanette Winterson

Jeanette Winterson's novels are recognized as essential works in world literature. The Passion is her most celebrated novel, a modern classic that solidifies her position as one of the most important young writers globally. Set amidst the dramatic years of the Napoleonic Wars, this novel intertwines the lives of Henri, a simple French soldier, and Villanelle, the red-haired daughter of a Venetian boatman. As the two meet their destiny, the novel explores the themes of love, war, and the complexities of human relationships. Through Winterson's unique blend of reality, fantasy, dream, and imagination, The Passion becomes a hypnotic and mesmerizing tale that captivates readers.

First publish date: December 1989

Genre: Romance/Historical Romance

Authors: Jeanette Winterson

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