About the book
Nell is born to a new century, her early life forged in the freedom of the NZ high country. And yet, her own freedom is tested: by family expectation, by husband Herb’s pride, by the rigours of family life on a Maniototo sheep station.
Penelope Todd: ‘In writing Nell, I felt my way, scene by scene, into the life of my grandmother whom I hardly knew, and found in each scene a bright and palpable presence. I was tapping something potent.’
Nell dares to step beyond the bounds; she revels and stumbles in love; encounters the perils of a woman’s life, of motherhood and devastating loss; she embraces the consolation of friendship and seeks a worldview that can hold it all.
Editions of Nell
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781738594337
- EBook
- ISBN 9781738594344
Read an Excerpt
Nell is born to a new century, her early life forged in the freedom of the NZ high country. And yet, her own freedom is tested: by family expectation, by husband Herb’s pride, by the rigours of family life on a Maniototo sheep station.
Penelope Todd: ‘In writing Nell, I felt my way, scene by scene, into the life of my grandmother whom I hardly knew, and found in each scene a bright and palpable presence. I was tapping something potent.’
Nell dares to step beyond the bounds; she revels and stumbles in love; encounters the perils of a woman’s life, of motherhood and devastating loss; she embraces the consolation of friendship and seeks a worldview that can hold it all.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nell about?
Nell is born to a new century, her early life forged in the freedom of the NZ high country. And yet, her own freedom is tested: by family expectation, by husband Herb’s pride, by the rigours of family life on a Maniototo sheep station.
Penelope Todd: ‘In writing Nell, I felt my way, scene by scene, into the life of my grandmother whom I hardly knew, and found in each scene a bright and palpable presence. I was tapping something potent.’
Nell dares to step beyond the bounds; she revels and stumbles in love; encounters the perils of a woman’s life, of motherhood and devastating loss; she embraces the consolation of friendship and seeks a worldview that can hold it all.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Nell?
Fiction > Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of Nell?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781738594337
How long is Nell and how many pages does it have?
Nell has 348 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Nell?
Cloud Ink Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Nell is available as paperback(ISBN 9781738594337) and ebook(ISBN 9781738594344)
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Is there an audio of the book?
Listen to an audio sample of Nell here