Two White Queens and the OneEyed Jac..., Heidi von Palleske
Two White Queens and the OneEyed Jac..., Heidi von Palleske
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Two White Queens and the One-Eyed Jack

Author: Heidi von Palleske

Narrator: Heidi von Palleske

Unabridged: 9 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/19/2021


Synopsis

Fate, circumstance, and the symbolism of sight collide in this modern gothic novel.

On a hot June day in 1965, two six-year-old boys, Gareth and Jack, compete to see who can climb higher up a tree. When Jack falls and loses his eye on a thorn bush, the accident sets off a series of events that will bind the boys together for the rest of their lives.

When the best friends meet albino twins Clara and Blanca, a shared fate unfolds. With Gareth and Jack's help, the twins are able to reclaim their lives and leave their nightmarish past behind them.

From the shores of Lake Ontario to the hustle of Berlin, from the art of oculary to punk opera, this is a story of dark secrets, suppressed desires, forgiveness, and love.

About Heidi von Palleske

Heidi von Palleske is a writer, actor, and activist. She has written poetry, articles, and fiction, and won the H. R. Percy Novel Prize for They Don't Run Red Trains Anymore. Heidi spends time on both the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts, but calls Toronto home.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Apoorva

Firstly, I want to acknowledge NetGalley, Author Heidi von Palleske and Publisher Dundurn Press for the ARC of the novel. The narrative of the book is entirely unique and engaging. Never had I discovered such a scenario where the stories of four children are so mingled with each other. The story is w......more

That was definitely a wild ride, full RTC! (review will be posted within a month of publication date, ARC courtesy of NetGalley)......more

Breathtaking! What a marvelous read that brings in historical fiction and a coming of age tale all into one. A story of bad circumstances that lead to a shared fate is always an interesting read and I thoroughly enjoyed Two White Queens and the One-Eyed Jack. Our story follows children who come from......more