About the book
“Eerie and atmospheric, this psychological thriller will twist its way into readers’ psyches.” —Booklist
In today’s “lean in” era, debut novelist Siobhan Adcock casts the issue of whether women can ever “have it all” into a superbly written novel that will have readers everywhere talking. Bridget has given up her career to raise her daughter, but now a terrifying presence has entered their Texas home—and only Bridget can feel it. In 1902, motherhood spurs Rebecca to turn her back on her husband, despite her own misgivings. As Adcock crosscuts these two women’s stories with mounting tension, each arrives at a terrible ordeal of her own making.
Editions of The Barter
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780525954224
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780147516367
- EBook
- ISBN 9780698161375
Read an Excerpt
“Eerie and atmospheric, this psychological thriller will twist its way into readers’ psyches.” —Booklist
In today’s “lean in” era, debut novelist Siobhan Adcock casts the issue of whether women can ever “have it all” into a superbly written novel that will have readers everywhere talking. Bridget has given up her career to raise her daughter, but now a terrifying presence has entered their Texas home—and only Bridget can feel it. In 1902, motherhood spurs Rebecca to turn her back on her husband, despite her own misgivings. As Adcock crosscuts these two women’s stories with mounting tension, each arrives at a terrible ordeal of her own making.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Barter about?
“Eerie and atmospheric, this psychological thriller will twist its way into readers’ psyches.” —Booklist
In today’s “lean in” era, debut novelist Siobhan Adcock casts the issue of whether women can ever “have it all” into a superbly written novel that will have readers everywhere talking. Bridget has given up her career to raise her daughter, but now a terrifying presence has entered their Texas home—and only Bridget can feel it. In 1902, motherhood spurs Rebecca to turn her back on her husband, despite her own misgivings. As Adcock crosscuts these two women’s stories with mounting tension, each arrives at a terrible ordeal of her own making.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Barter?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The Barter?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780525954224
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Barter?
Siobhan Adcock
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Barter is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780525954224) and paperback(ISBN 9780147516367) and ebook(ISBN 9780698161375)
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