Esther, the Butcher - Signed Copy

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Published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, an imprint of Orion Publishing Group, this 224-page paperback is a striking work of contemporary Finnish fiction in translation.

With its bold title and distinctive cover, Esther, the Butcher promises an intriguing addition to contemporary international literature. It is a brilliant choice for readers who enjoy translated fiction, Nordic literature, contemporary literary novels and discovering exciting international voices.

Perfect for collectors of signed books and readers looking to explore Finnish fiction, this signed edition makes a special addition to any bookshelf.

Publication date: 18

Here comes Esther. Tall Esther. Big Esther. Esther, the butcher.

Weaned on aspic and sausage, she has strong thighs and a short skirt. She loves her body.

She lives in a small town built around a meat factory. She has a natural talent for butchery and works at the slaughterhouse. She loves her job.

Life is simple and beautiful. There is only one thing missing: a child.

The whole town knows: Esther and her husband, an inseminator at the town's pig farm, are trying for a baby. But is there a bump under that coat? No, not yet.

As the town pulses with rumour and Esther burns with an as yet unfulfilled desire for a baby, she grows to understand the secret power of her body. Her flesh is not weak, and her spirit is even stronger.

Already an international sensation - selling in thirty-one territories in a matter of weeks - this darkly comic, truly touching, gleefully grotesque modern fairy tale announces the arrival of Mariia Niskavaara's extraordinary voice.