{"product_id":"esther-the-butcher-signed-copy","title":"Esther, the Butcher - Signed Copy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSIGNED PAPERBACK PRE-ORDER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned Paperback Pre-Order | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEsther, the Butcher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Maria Niskavaara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-order a signed paperback copy of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEsther, the Butcher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Maria Niskavaara.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished by Weidenfeld \u0026amp; Nicolson, an imprint of Orion Publishing Group, this 224-page paperback is a striking work of contemporary Finnish fiction in translation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its bold title and distinctive cover, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEsther, the Butcher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for collectors of signed books and readers looking to explore Finnish fiction, this signed edition makes a special addition to any bookshelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere comes Esther. Tall Esther. Big Esther. Esther, the butcher.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeaned on aspic and sausage, she has strong thighs and a short skirt. She loves her body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife is simple and beautiful. There is only one thing missing: a child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlready 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niskavaara, Mariia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56984339317122,"sku":"9781399646918","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/6575\/5522\/files\/9781399646918.jpg?v=1792079716","url":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/products\/esther-the-butcher-signed-copy","provider":"Archway Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}