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The Arrival of Missives

Aliya Whiteley
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The Arrival of Missives

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Aliya Whiteley

The Arrival of Missives

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

120

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Somerset, England • 1920s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Arrival of Missives by Aliya Whiteley is a speculative fiction novella set in post-World War I England. It follows a young woman who aspires to become a teacher and is entranced by her instructor's mysterious past. Her journey intertwines with themes of destiny and societal change, challenging established norms and personal expectations.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Fantastical

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

522 ratings

67%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Aliya Whiteley's The Arrival of Missives offers a unique blend of historical fiction and speculative elements. Critics praise its imaginative narrative and thought-provoking themes. The protagonist's growth is compelling, though some find the pace uneven. Overall, it's lauded for its originality and engaging prose, appealing to fans of genre-blending stories.

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Who Should Read The Arrival of Missives?

Readers who enjoy The Arrival of Missives by Aliya Whiteley are likely fans of speculative fiction with historical settings, akin to readers of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern or Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke, seeking mysterious narratives with hints of magic and introspective themes.

4.0

522 ratings

67%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

120

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Somerset, England • 1920s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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