- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Headline Book Publishing; New edition edition (1 Mar 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0755307003
- ISBN-13: 978-0755307005
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 489,125 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'[T]his is a woman [who] once she's embarked on something, who moves into top gear and, well, stays there' Sunday Tribune, Dublin 17/8/03 -- Sunday Tribune, Dublin 20030817 'A gripping story that is both detective novel and psychological thriller... The characters are likeable, funny and real. A great read' Irish Times -- Irish Times 20040703 'Compelling' Sunderland Echo -- Sunderland Echo 20040423 'Moving and darkly funny' Bella -- Bella 20040301 'A wonderfully written book' Herald Sun (Melbourne) 13/12/03 -- Herald Sun (Melbourne) 20031213 'A compulsively different read...This imaginatively and stunningly written novel...is warm and poignant... Thought provoking and compassionate, the tale is as strong as its characters and once again Stanley has proved herself as a spell-binding author' Irish World, 27/2/04 -- Irish World 20040227
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Millicent McHarg, an eccentric and forthright novelist, is adored by her three granddaughters. When the eldest, Prunella, nicknamed Plumpet, is found hurt and bewildered in her own bed on Christmas morning following a party the night before, her family must at once deal with the emotional pain, and try to solve the mystery. With Plumpet's sisters' help, Millicent prepares to take a grandmother's revenge!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Revenge by Mary Stanley
Mary Stanley's third novel centres around the McHarg family, headed by eccentric novelist Millicent, known to her adoring grandchildren as Grammer. The McHarg's may be close but following the assault of eldest daughter Plumpet, who is found dazed and drugged in her own bed on Christmas morning, it will take all their strength and resilience to recover.
The McHarg's struggle to come to terms with what has happened to them and try to pull together, but despite their best efforts at times it really seems as if they will fall apart. Plumpet's distress in the aftermath of her attack has triggered something in each of them and proves to be a true test of their characters. Some such as middle sister Daffers may come to the fore but the stress and strain caused by her assault will change Plumpet's family forever. While matriarch Grammer, stung into action, prepares to take revenge on her granddaughter's behalf.
To add to the readers sense of involvement Stanley tells her tale from a variety of viewpoints, and all of the main characters are given a voice. It's an interesting device which really works and Revenge is a true page-turner of a novel. As the story unfolds one cannot help but become caught up in the world of the McHargs. Witnessing young Plumpet's achingly sad loss of innocence is not easy and as in her previous novels Stanley deals with dark themes yet Revenge manages to remain essentially full of hope. These are characters you really care about and thanks to Stanley's skillful writing their story is a pleasure to read.
Mary Stanley's third novel centres around the McHarg family, headed by eccentric novelist Millicent, known to her adoring grandchildren as Grammer. The McHarg's may be close but following the assault of eldest daughter Plumpet, who is found dazed and drugged in her own bed on Christmas morning, it will take all their strength and resilience to recover.
The McHarg's struggle to come to terms with what has happened to them and try to pull together, but despite their best efforts at times it really seems as if they will fall apart. Plumpet's distress in the aftermath of her attack has triggered something in each of them and proves to be a true test of their characters. Some such as middle sister Daffers may come to the fore but the stress and strain caused by her assault will change Plumpet's family forever. While matriarch Grammer, stung into action, prepares to take revenge on her granddaughter's behalf.
To add to the readers sense of involvement Stanley tells her tale from a variety of viewpoints, and all of the main characters are given a voice. It's an interesting device which really works and Revenge is a true page-turner of a novel. As the story unfolds one cannot help but become caught up in the world of the McHargs. Witnessing young Plumpet's achingly sad loss of innocence is not easy and as in her previous novels Stanley deals with dark themes yet Revenge manages to remain essentially full of hope. These are characters you really care about and thanks to Stanley's skillful writing their story is a pleasure to read.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The hedonistic character(s) in this novel who went through life causing distress (and worse), to other people, merely for their own gratification, reminded me a little of The secret History.
Mary Stanley is definitely leagues ahead of the more 'promoted' female Irish Writers out there at the moment. They are all trying to be Marian Keyes and failing. This book is something different entirely. It was extremelysatisfying to read about somebody who could execute revenge without losing her head, her dignity, her social standing....! You know the character won't have sleepness nights either!
Mary Stanley is definitely leagues ahead of the more 'promoted' female Irish Writers out there at the moment. They are all trying to be Marian Keyes and failing. This book is something different entirely. It was extremelysatisfying to read about somebody who could execute revenge without losing her head, her dignity, her social standing....! You know the character won't have sleepness nights either!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I adored this novel. I read it in one sitting. It's page turning, yet literary, and the characters are so wonderfully drawn, that you really care what happens to them. It's poignant and funny, and brilliant at exploring the dynamics within a family. One of the best novels I've read all year.
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Cleverly constructed
The story of a serious assault and rape told by the five women of the family and the next door neighbour. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Book chatter
got bored in the end
I was enjoying it up until the middle then I got really bored and skipped to the end as I had worked out who, what, where
Published 2 months ago by bookworm
Absorbing
This book is quite original in its format. Each chapter is from the viewpoint of a different female character, and to begin with I wasn't sure if I liked this method, but I have... Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2009 by Pen pal
Good Holiday Read
I selected this book to take on holiday having read all the other reviews. It was a good choice and I would recommend it to anyone wanting a good read.
Published on 9 Mar 2009 by Mrs. L. J. Peers
Touching Read
I loved this book. At first I wasn't sure about having so many different viewpoints to the story but it was a stroke of genius as it gave a real insight into how each female was... Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2007 by Tansy Fan
A wonderful book!
I was really impressed by this book. It's a cross between a romance, thriller and crime and powerfully gripping. It really is a one session book. I could not put it down. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2006 by Mrs. S. Hill
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