Both emotionally voracious and empowering, this stunning novel from the author of the critically-acclaimed The Wolf Road traces one woman’s journey out of an abusive relationship and onto reconciling with the secrets of her past.
Shortlisted for the Polari Book Prize 2022
One woman. Two lives. How far will she go to find herself?
On the outside, Iris and Claude have a perfect marriage, but that couldn't be further from the truth. One terrible night Claude's abuse goes too far and Iris flees into the Catskill mountains.
In the wilderness, Iris comes face to face with another version of herself. A woman who never met Claude and seemingly made all the right choices in life.
Trapped by an oncoming storm, Iris must uncover why they are there, what it means, and if the other Iris is even real. As the storm hits, the truth of what happened that fateful night will change everything.
An important, searing novel about one woman's journey in fleeing an abusive relationship and confronting the secrets of her past. Author of the critically-acclaimed debut The Wolf Road, Beth Lewis returns with her brand new novel The Origins of Iris where Wild meets Sliding Doors.
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 9781529357714
Number of pages: 336
Weight: 240 g
Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 30 mm
An empathic, brave exploration of serious themes. - Daily Mail
Extraordinarily raw, gripping and totally unforgettable - Peterborough Telegraph - Peterborough Telegraph
Gosh, this original and thought-spinningly intricate yet quietly simple read speared my emotions. I found myself utterly consumed ... and absolutely adored every word. - LoveReading.co.uk
A beautiful reflection on the great conundrum of choices made and abandoned, loves pursued and betrayed - Sophie Ward, author of the Book Prize longlisted Love and Other Thought Experiments
Evocative and unexpected, tender and fierce, The Origins of Iris is unlike any other thriller I've read in years . . . Outstanding' - Sarah Hilary, award-winning author of Someone Else's Skin
This novel is like a dream, from the haunting narrative to the beautiful prose to the way Iris and her wilderness kept making their way into my subconscious at night. It is everything I could want from a book - Anna Bailey, Sunday Times bestselling author of Tall Bones
Reviews5Compelling, original and highly readable - Kate Hamer, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Girl In The Red Coat
Atmospheric, thought-provoking, complex. A haunting exploration of one woman's journey into the dark heart of herself - Tamar Cohen, bestselling author of When She Was Bad
A tale of wonder, heartbreak and mystery, beautifully told. Loved every word - Emma Haughton, author of The Dark
Evocative, transportive writing telling a story of regrets, choices, loss, and love in many forms. This is a lyrical, dark, and beautiful book - Amanda Jennings, author of The Storm
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I've long been a fan of Beth Lewis and have seriously enjoyed her previous works. I've always felt that she has been underappreciated and undervalued as an author previously, as her stories have simply been... More
The Origins of Iris contains a compelling storyline that goes were few other stories will go. Through Iris we get an unflinching portrayal of physical and emotional abuse and what it can do to a victim. Iris is not by... More
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