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Jess wells books list of books by author jess wells. Lesbian memoirbiography nicola griffith, and now we are going to have a party. The mandrake broom is based on extensive research of historical sources, herbal remedies and the medicines of the time. Set in sixteenthcentury florence, the play blends songs and robust action in detailing the hilarious lengths to which the smitten callimaco goes in winning the favors of lucrezia, the beautiful young wife of the rich and aged lawyer, ni. Smashwords the mandrake broom a book by jess wells. The mandrake broom by jess wells nook book ebook barnes. This graphic novel for middle school readers revolves around two young french children, paul, and his little sister, marie, who get involved with the resistance after hiding their best friend henri levy in their familys wine cellars when the germans take over his familys hotel and his parents disappear. See all books authored by jess wells, including women on women. The mandrake broom, my previous historical novel, dramatizes the fight to save medical knowledge during the witchburning times. About the author jess wells is the author of five novels and five books ofshort stories, the recipient of a san francisco arts commission grant forliterature, a fourtime finalist for the national lambda literary award, and. A tale of love and chocolate, delving into five generations of women chocolatiers in a small italian village.
A slender tether ebook por jess wells 9781611792621. Book cover, links, sample chapter, video, get noticed, followers, stats and enjoy. Luccia alimenti, an old woman oozing so much grief that her legs were too sodden to stand, lay stretched out on a promontory over an ocean cliff. The second is from the third episode, beginning february 25, 1935, and ending june 15, 1935. Luccia alimenti, daughter of a medical professor at the university of salerno, italy, is destined to carry ancient texts and herbal lore into the dangerous and groundbreaking future. Jess wells the disappearing andersons of loon lake.
Triangle classics, 2002 wells short story collections. Lee a slender tether por jess wells disponible en rakuten kobo. The mandrake broom, my previous historical novel, dramatizes the. And for the same reasons that rachel wanted the mandrakes from leah. The disappearing andersons of loon lake, is an audio book she narrated.
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Midcentury, the plague swept through europe, changing the atmosphere to one of fear and blame. In this ambitious and farreaching new historical novel, the mand. The mandrake broom by jess wells books by jess wells straight uphill. Thrilled to announce the launch of my fifth novel, straight uphill. Oct 22, 2009 mar 15, 2008 best lgbt literature finalists announced. Jess wells is the author of four novels and four volumes of short stories, and a recipient of a san francisco arts commission grant for literature. The mandrake broom, jess wells firebrand womens romance. Your previous novel, the mandrake broom, was pretty dark. Her earlier historical novel, the mandrake broom, dramatizes the fight to save medical. She blogs on, can be found on facebook and at jess. Lesbian mystery gabrielle goldsby, wall of silence. The meeting of mandrake and lothar in new york journal of books. Sep 06, 2016 the mandrake broom called a wellresearched, complex, and exciting historical novel dramatizes the valiant efforts of a group of women determined to save medical knowledge during the witchburning times in europe 14651540 and answers the question. An anthology of american lesbian short fiction, and lesbians raising sons.
Jess wells is the author of five novels and five books of short stories and is. This mandrake big little book contains two stories. Read chapter one of my new novel, the mandrake broom, as it sets the scene in italy, 1465 and introduces you to luccia, her mother and godmother, and the rising troubles for women doctors. Jess wells is the author of five novels, five books of short stories, and.
The mandrake broom, a historical novel based in europe 14651540, dramatizes one womans courageous fight to save medical knowledge during the witchburning times. Excerpt from the mandrake broom jess wells lodestar. The mandrake broom, jess wells firebrand books lesbian memoirbiography. Jess wells the mandrake broom has mastered the art of the immersive historical, exemplified by her latest release from fireship press, a slender tether brilliantly conceived and perfectly executed, a slender tether is an engaging, rewarding read. The mandrake broom involves the tension between visibility and invisibility. Midcentury, the plague swept through europe, changing the atmosphere to one. In the early 1400s, womens healing arts were respected and encouraged.
Jess wells celebrates her new audio book the writing salon. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Historical events such as the invention of the printing press and contributions of paracelsus, an innovative 16th century physician, are elegantly woven into the plot. Karen oosterhouse, publisher since 2003, describes firebrand as the independent publisher of record for feminist and lesbian fiction and nonfiction, championing authors whose work has been marginalized. The wellrounded characters, constant action, and captivating subject matter.
Jess wells is the author of four novels and five volumes of short stories, and a recipient of a san francisco arts commission grant for literature. Jess wells the mandrake broom has mastered the art of the. The former is a sketch of castruccio castracani 128128, the ghibelline ruler of lucca a city near florence, who is presented as the greatest man of postclassical times. She is a fourtime finalist for the lambda literary award, and her work is featured in. It is delightful proof that a literary novel can be a deeply satisfying pageturner. The mandrake broom called a wellresearched, complex, and exciting historical novel dramatizes the valiant efforts of a group of women determined to save medical knowledge during the witchburning times in europe 14651540 and answers the question. The origin of the witchs broom stereotype and a description of early book production techniques are also engaging. Jess wells the mandrake broom has mastered the art of the immersive. Join facebook to connect with jess wells and others you may know.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. She is a fourtime finalist for the lambda literary award, and her work is featured in more than 42 literary anthologies and journals. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Wells detailed bibliography confirms her extensive research. Wells is the winner of a san francisco art commission grant for. The mandrake, has to do with false beliefs, superstitions, and witchcraft, which are still connected with the use of the mandrake in todays world. A historical novel set in europe 1465 1540, the mandrake broom dramatizes the courageous fight to save medical knowledge during. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Jess wells jess wells is the author of nine volumes of work. Excerpt from the mandrake broom jess wells lodestar quarterly. The disappearing andersons of loon lake, written and narrated by jess wells, is a twohour short story collection audio book that would appeal most to a mixed audience of young adults and adults who enjoy short stories that all share a common setting and a mix of di. Nathan burgoine writing on the mandrake broom the mandrake broom, dramatizes the fight to save medical knowledge during the witchburning times in europe 14651540. A slender tether, is now available from fireship press. Authorsden is totally free for you to share your talents. The mandrake broom, dramatizing the fight to save medical knowledge during the european witchburning times 14651540. The mandrake broom kindle edition book by jess wells. A slender tether fireship press, 20 the mandrake broom firebrand books, 2007 the price of passion firebrand books, 1999 aftershocks third side press,1992. Learn more about jess wells and books published by fireship press. A tale of love and chocolate a slender tether the disappearing andersons of loon lake view all 5. Her latest story collection, the disappearing andersons of loon lake, is an audio book she narrated.
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