The Consequence of Anna: A Novel Paperback – Nov. 27 2021
by Kate Birkin (Author), Mark Bornz (Author)
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SUMMARY OF THE BOOK: The Amazon #1 Bestseller, reminiscent of The Thorn Birds, The Light Between Oceans, and Lady Chatterley's Lover. Poignant, heartrending, and unforgettable. Inspired by a true story . . .
“An intense and emotional read!” – Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling author of In Farleigh Field and The Tuscan Child
“SHAMED BE THE WOMAN WHO ALLOWETH SUCH A SIN.”
The saga of two women–one driven by passion to do the unthinkable, the other plunging into insanity–and a man bound between them.
It’s the year 1930, and Anna May Shahan’s world is about to change. The eccentric housewife from the small woop woop town of Esperance, Australia, lives on an isolated farm by the sea with her loyal husband James, and they lead a simple, hardworking life. That is until Anna’s beautiful widowed cousin Lottie returns from the States after being absent for over a decade. Lottie confesses to Anna her heart’s greatest desire to have a child, and Anna, in fear of losing her beloved cousin again, seeks to grant her wish by means of her own husband.
James knows his wife has some undiagnosed mental condition, blaming it for her salacious idea, and refuses to take part in it. But Anna is relentless, and finally one night successfully manipulates him into going along with her plan. She gets her way, but her choice to help her cousin soon brings devastating consequences for them all.
A literary achievement and the most emotionally gripping book of the year, The Consequence of Anna is a complex family saga, intertwined with the haunting mystery of Anna’s mental illness and the secrets, lies, and revelations revealed through the hidden passions of Lottie and James.
Kate Birkin and Mark Bornz have crafted a poetic story layered with lush romance, the frightening effects of altruistic intentions gone wrong, and the strong bond of female friendship. A provocative and powerful allegory, cutting through rules and boundaries, and proving the old adage that no good deed goes unpunished.
Perfect for fans of Kristen Hannah, Marie Benedict, Kate Morton, and Delia Owens.
What readers are saying about this emotional tearjerker inspired by true events . . .
"Storytelling on an epic scale. I had to stop reading and let myself have a good cry more times than I care to admit. This story touched my heart and my soul and I will never forget it."
– ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Robin Price, Amazon
"Gruesome and yet beautiful at the same time... This book will devastate you, tear you down, then bring you back up for air... Such a masterpiece... It's been sometime since I had a good hard cry. I needed it. Thank you."
– ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BookLover, Goodreads
"Wow. Just wow... The most powerful novel I have ever read... It teaches you, it shocks you, it moves you... When done I cried so much it hurt. It will certainly change how you think of people who suffer with mental illness."
– ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sherry, Goodreads
"Moody, brooding, haunting... Genius... Very well written and incredibly thought provoking. If you like To Kill A Mocking Bird, The Piano, or The Light Between Oceans, you will love The Consequence of Anna."
– ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ IrishGirl, Goodreads
"What a special book this is... An extraordinary tale about mental illness, obsession, envy and passionate love intertwined... Vivid, engrossing and inspiring. Highly recommend."
– ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Avid Reader, Amazon
"A true masterpiece!... Brilliantly written and if you only read one book this year - make it this one!"
– ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Christine Cazeneuve, Goodreads
"So much sparkle! Such beautiful decadent prose... Rich with metaphors, creating shining gorgeous scenes... Dark, romantic and haunting... My favorite book of 2022. A must read."
– ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shelly Perner, Goodreads
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