Avril Joy Livres

S'inspirant d'impressions profondes et durables acquises lors de son passage dans une prison pour femmes, où elle a rencontré des participants à des ateliers d'écriture, l'œuvre de cette auteure est profondément marquée par ces expériences, qui refont surface de manière inattendue. Ses récits explorent les vies et les destins des femmes qu'elle a rencontrées, canalisant leurs histoires à travers sa production littéraire. Son style est incisif, ancré dans des environnements réalistes, souvent rudes, qu'elle imprègne d'une profondeur psychologique.

this One Wild Place
214pages
8 heures de lecture
Avril Joy's collection showcases her best stories, blending both published and unpublished works. The narratives explore themes of hope amidst loss, personal transformation, and redemption, highlighting the enduring power of love. Notable pieces include the Costa-winning "Millie and Bird" and "A Morning Tide," which was shortlisted for the Fish Short Memoir Prize. Through her poignant storytelling, Joy captures the complexities of human experience and emotion.
The Silent Women
308pages
11 heures de lecture
Set in 1875, the story follows Simone Gastrell, who is committed to Long Meadows Asylum by her unfaithful husband. Inside, she forms a bond with two other women: Alice Semple, a silent herbalist who documents her thoughts, and Phoebe Baines, a fragile soul lost in her own mind. In a male-dominated world, they find solace in their friendship and the beauty of the gardens. As the asylum's environment becomes increasingly perilous, the trio discovers their strength and voices, uniting to confront their harsh reality and fight for their survival.

this One Wild Place

The Silent Women