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Book giveaway: The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd - CLOSED

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RachelMumsnet · 06/01/2014 16:44

To kick of 2014 we have 50 copies of Sue Monk Kidd's latest novel The Invention of Wings to giveaway. Inspired by real events and set in the deep south in the first half of the 19th Century, the book tells the story of two extraordinary women over a 30 year period; Sarah Grimké, a white daughter of a wealthy Southern landowner and Hetty 'Handful' Grimké who is given to Sarah as a slave for her eleventh birthday.

Sue Monk Kidd is the award-winning and bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees. Her latest novel promises to 'provoke, disturb, educate and above all grip readers with its narrative power'. Find out more about the book and read an extract. If you'd like to read the book and review - either by joining the discussion on this thread or posting a review, apply for a free copy before midday on Friday 10 January.

Book giveaway: The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd - CLOSED
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GreenShadow · 13/01/2014 12:54

Thanks for letting me know I was lucky enough to win a copy of the book. I also loved Secret Life of Bees, so am anticipating enjoying this too.

Mignonette · 10/01/2014 15:25

Never have I wanted to win a book giveaway more.

Her writing is magical and if I don't win, I'm straight off to the store to buy a copy.

RachelMumsnet · 10/01/2014 15:23

This giveaway is now closed. We'll be emailing those who have been chosen to receive the books early next week. Please do come back to let us know what you think.

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BaileyWhite · 09/01/2014 16:01

Have any of you read 'The Mermaids Chair?'

That is wonderful too.

highlandcoo · 08/01/2014 09:23

I read and really enjoyed The Secret Life of Bees and this sounds equally interesting. Would love to receive a copy.

Castlelough · 06/01/2014 22:46

I haven't read The Secret Life of Bees but one of my all time favourite books is Margaret Mitchell's 'Gone With the Wind' and with it's themes of the Deep South, plantation life and slavery etc I would very much love a copy of your giveaway book!

Castlelough · 06/01/2014 22:38

Have applied! Wink