Georgian Feminists fiction 25 The Picnic reads like a

The Picnic reads like a thriller’ Peter Frankopan'Exhilarating' Observer'Intensely moving' Sunday Times'Engrossing and dramatic' William BoydIn August 1989

her gift as a writer and her abundant appetite for life' THE TELEGRAPH From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Color Purple

'A fascinating story about a religion in a surprisingly precarious position' Dan Jones

Victoria is lively and energetic

Hamish and the new love in his life

Georgian Feminists fiction 25 The Picnic reads like aFor centuries womens history has been dismissed, or ignored entirely. Women make up half of society, and yet few pages have been written about womens history, their lives, and contributions. It is time to redress this imbalance and recognize the significant involvement and impact women have had throughout history. Enter the Georgian period, hailed as the Age of Enlightenment. Amidst a backdrop of cultural blossoming, intellectual fervour, and the