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•2010 Spring Catalog •2009 Fall Catalog •Crime Newsletter |  | The Edge of Eden Helen Benedict In 1960, when her husband, Rupert, a British diplomat, is posted to the remote Seychelle Islands in the Indian Ocean, Penelope is less than thrilled.
November 2009 | Fiction
Hardcover
978-1-56947-602-4
| "Benedict, an author of both fiction and nonfiction (Sailor’s Wife; Virgin or Vamp), offers distinctive cross-cultural insights as well as a cadre of satiric and fascinating characters, and the result is a story that is both touching and humorous. Highly recommended."—Library Journal "An armchair traveler’s delight, Benedict’s novel is an amusingly poignant look at the British abroad in the spirit of Evelyn Waugh."—Publishers Weekly | "A comedy of bad manners reminiscent of Evelyn Waugh.
"—New York Daily News "In a clear voice with perfect pitch, Benedict captures the essence of British colonialism…In sly, acerbic prose, Benedict tells this sad tale of love lost and won, of innocence betrayed, and of passion run aground on the tide of a child’s desperation."—Curled Up with a Good Book |
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Synopsis: In 1960, when her husband, Rupert, a British diplomat, is posted to the remote Seychelle Islands in the Indian Ocean, Penelope is less than thrilled. Rupert, meanwhile, falls under the spell of a local beauty who won't stop until she gets what she wants. Desperate to save her marriage, Penelope turns to black magic, exposing her family to the island's sinister underbelly. Ultimately, Penny and her family suffer unimaginable casualties, rendering their lives profoundly and forever changed. Benedict's acerbic wit and lush descriptions serve up a page-turner brimming with jealousy, sex, and witchcraft in a darkly exotic Eden. About the Author: Helen Benedict , a Columbia University professor, has written four previous novels, five nonfiction books, and a play. Her novels have received citations for best book of the year from the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago and New York Public Libraries.
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