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From the author:
Beasts and Lovers are modern versions of folk or fairy tales. They come from some deep place in my psyche, which threw up characters and images that simply insisted on being recognised. I hope that as a result I have created some archetypal stories that others will connect with.
Book blurb:
Beasts and Lovers is a wonderful collection of provocative modern fairy tales.
Frogs turn inappropriately into princes, an old hag pursued by social services reveals her true identity as a seductive Sheherazade, two brothers are brought face to face with the source of their savage longings, and three generations of secrets and lies are unravelled to reveal a healing truth.
The stories explore our deepest fears and the surprising workings of the human heart, and shed light on the mysteries that lie at the roots of our very existence.
Read a sample story here.
Reviews for Beasts & Lovers
“These stories explore a world where the wilderness outside and the wilderness within await is, not to terrify or bring despair but to relieve us of the murderousness we have brought to these hidden places. Animals and those who have the power of animals, wait patiently as saviours to whose who have rejected or oppressed them, and who now, at some milestone in their lives, are brought to their knees.” Julia Casterton
“These stories are retold with wonderful simplicity and detachment – the imaginative settings bring out their basic truthfulness. Frogs turn into princes, but not in the way you might expect.” Kate Saunders
“Corbett takes the reader on fascinating journeys into the workings of her unusual characters, whist she tweaks our subconscious memories of childhood, feeding our hunger for the universally popular childhood stories that play with fundamental, big issues of growth, metamorphosis, and survival.” Brubaker Ford
“I urge you to buy this wonderful book. Funny, magical, clever and beautifully written – you will get absolutely lost in it. I finished it in the summer but the book hasn’t left my bedside – I am constantly dipping into it to re-read my favourite stories!” Lizzie Newell
“Jane Corbett has managed a rare thing… A book that is both robust and romantic. Her stories are witty and deep and as each one unfolds I found that I was captivated by her storytelling whilst also having my deepest feelings and memories awakened. Really thrilling. Highly recommended.” Kate Fahv