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August 1872. Clara Blackstone, travels up to Durham City to meet her husband, Henry, a newly appointed Professor of Mathematics at Durham University. It is supposed to be a fresh start - a chance to put recent troubles and nightmarish events behind her. But after a tense reunion, their carriage runs into a mob gathered to witness the mass murderer Mary Ann Cotton being brought into Durham Jail. Buried memories of Clara's second tragic miscarriage begin to resurface, and her inability to recall events of the months leading up to her subsequent committal to a private asylum, cause her to question her husband's motives for placing her there. When Clara befriends Catherine, an outspoken Suffragist, she joins her as a prison visitor, working with female inmates. The childless Clara encounters Mrs. Cotton and becomes increasingly fascinated with her story and when she learns the murderer is pregnant the obsession grows. As she uncovers more details about the murders, she’s tormented by the idea that a mother could poison her own children. A disturbing encounter finally unlocks the truth behind the terrible events surrounding her miscarriage, but when her husband falls under the controlling influence of a devious colleague, Clara is soon fighting for her sanity, her freedom and her grandmother's inheritance. Meanwhile public outrage grows about Mrs. Cotton, a woman who would go against her God-given instincts and murder her own children and several husbands by poisoning, a 'woman's choice' of weapon. Newspaper articles about "the monster" incite fresh debate about the natural place of women in the latter decades of the 19th century while Clara struggles to save her fortune, her freedom and her life.
The Savage Instinct, by Marjorie DeLuca- Amazon Sales Rank: #8221652 in Books
- Published on: 2015-06-13
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .92" w x 6.00" l, 1.18 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 366 pages
About the Author Marjorie DeLuca spent her childhood in the beautiful and ancient cathedral city of Durham in North-Eastern England. After graduating University of London, she immigrated to Canada where she lives with her husband and two children. She spent much of her professional life as a teacher, specializing in English Literature and Creative Writing. She studied Advanced Creative Writing with her mentor, Pulitzer Prize winning author, Carol Shields. Deluca successfully self-published five novels, two of which, The Pitman's Daughter (historical literary fiction) and The Forever Ones (YA Sci-Fi) have already hit Amazon bestseller lists. Alongside Unnatural, she is at work on a new historical fiction novel called A Proper Lady.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Historical novel set in the beautiful city of Durham By Janet Scarth This book captured my imagination right from the very beginning. It is set in Durham City. It is narrated by Clara who has just recovered from a nervous breakdown and the loss of a baby through a miscarriage. Her husband has got a job as a lecturer at Durham University. She is a very nervous person and we can see as we read more of the book that her husband Henry is playing on her lack of confidence. She goes to help out at the prison and is fascinated by the prisoner Mary Ann Cotton who is accused of murdering various husbands and children. Ms Cotton is pregnant and is awaiting trial. Clara can't understand why anyone would want to murder a child and wants to know all about her.An excellent read and very well written. I would recommend it and give it 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The Savage Instinct By Diane Day I deeply enjoyed this story about greed, murder and strength. We tend to think that the 1800's England was a gentle refined era and forget the desperation of poverty and cruelty that was abundant. We also seem to think that being in the upper classes was a serene happy life. Ah, this story will set you straight.Enjoy this read.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ... read from author Marjorie Deluca and continue to really enjoy her writing style By Janice naccarato This the 2nd book I have read from author Marjorie Deluca and continue to really enjoy her writing style. She develops the characters very well and the story could take a few different directions right til the ending! Very compelling! You can tell in Marjorie's descriptions of the architecture and countryside that she has really done her homework and what it would have been like to be a very "suppressed wife" at the turn of the last century! Well done!
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