Wife shaped bodies : a novel / Laura Cranehill.
"Forbidden from leaving her house from girlhood until marriage, Nicole has only her mother's lessons and what she can see from her bedroom window to draw on in forming her view of the world, and of herself. Taught that the mushrooms which cover the women in her village are repulsive and dangerous, she conforms to a rigid set of rules to protect herself and those around her. When her wedding day arrives, Nicole moves from one prison to another--an empty mansion on the very outskirts of town belonging to the husband she's been promised to since birth. As she haunts the edges of Silas's unknowable life and decaying home, maintaining control over her own transforming body becomes increasingly impossible. And when another wife with rebellious tendencies pays Nicole an unexpected visit, something within her cracks open. Their furtive explorations yield confusing answers, unearthing the long-buried secrets of the generations of resentful brides that came before. Unmoored, angry, and at last awakened, Nicole must reckon with who she really is, and perhaps, give in to what she truly wants." -- Provided by publisher
Record details
- ISBN: 9781668098103
- ISBN: 1668098105
- Physical Description: 280 pages ; 22 cm
- Edition: First Saga Press trade paperback edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Saga Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, LLC, 2026.
- Copyright: ©2026
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Available copies
- 4 of 7 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 3 current holds with 7 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | FIC CRANEHILL (Text) | 36015002717888 | Adult New Fiction | Available | - |
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | FIC CRANEHILL (Text) | 36015002717821 | Adult New Fiction | Checked out | 08/19/2026 |
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