Wildish: A Story Concerning Different Kinds of Love, by Robert Stephen Parry
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Wildish: A Story Concerning Different Kinds of Love, by Robert Stephen Parry
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An epic romantic comedy set in the libidinous world of 18th Century London. Historical fiction at its sparkling best.England 1745. Poet and Master Wig-Maker to the great and the good of Londonsociety, Wildish is a man whose ambition is to enjoy life to the full.Yet already events beyond his control have begun to impinge upon hisdissolute life. The heart of the nation is beating to the drums of war,and thousands of vengeful Jacobite soldiers from Scotland and France are about to converge upon the capital.There is also the presence ofJohanna: mysterious, enigmatic and vulnerable, a woman unlike any otherhe has ever known, and the inconvenient and yet increasingly agreeablesensation that he might be falling in love for the very first time.A magical journey into the outrageous world of Georgian England wherereality and fantasy, romance and the occult combine in a comedy of epicintensity and poetic beauty.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- A love triangle incorporating themes of romantic, sexual and platonic love.
- Strong characterisation, particularly female characters who inadvertentlyguide the hero, Mr Wildish, upon his quest to understand the nature oflove in all its forms.
- Magical realism and bawdy adult humour blend with authentic historical events including the 1745 Jacobite rebellion in Scotland.
- Affluent, aristocratic country living contrasts with a background of London coaching-inn life and coffee-house culture.
- Additional topics of poetry, masquerades, carnival masks, wig-making, the occultand prostitution combine with acts of bravery, heroism and compassion.
- Cameo appearances by notable historical personages - George II, Bonnie Prince Charlie and others.
- Published on: 2015-03-14
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.50" h x 1.21" w x 5.51" l, 1.50 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 598 pages
Review 'Wildish is Robert Parry's third, and best novel. Hefty, descriptive, brilliant, and elegant ... with witty repartee, delicious and sumptuous characters, vivid and palpable surroundings. Each scenario is fleshed out with reverence and respect ... teasing his readers to remain fixated until the end.' Claudia Robinson - 'Luxury Reading''I savored every word of this wonderful book. The story is perfectly balanced with intrigue, humor, excitement, and mystery ... a personal quest for discovering love, not just any love, but love that transcends reality.' Charla Wilson - 'Book Talk with Charla.''Set in 1745 during the Jacobean uprising led by Bonnie Prince Charlie. Wildish is a big novel that goes by in a heartbeat ... filled with lust, bravery, honour, hope and as many different kinds of love as there are colours in the rainbow.'Kirsty Stonell Walker - 'The Kissed Mouth.''If you're looking for an involved, yet humorous read, with a bit of adventure and eccentricity mixed in, this novel will satisfy. I really enjoyed it!' Arleigh Johnson, historical-Fiction.com
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Uprisings, Masks and Heavenly Bodies... By Lily's Mum Set in 1745 during the Jacobean uprising led by Bonnie Prince Charlie, it centers on Matthew Wildish, a poet and Master Wig Maker who has an aspiration to fly. Not in the conventional sense, you understand, but in a rather more ground-based, metaphoric manner which involves a sonnet series and heavenly bodies. Added to this is the approaching spectrum of war which might destroy the comfortable, libidinous lifestyle that Mr Wildish has endeavored to secure for himself, and the terrible realization that after all, he might be in love.It's no coincidence that Mr Wildish also makes masks for use at masquerades, as hiding and pretence are themes of the book. The Jacobite rebels that march towards London are led by `The Young Pretender' and Mr Wildish himself is pretending to be merely a dissolute libertine when he continues to curtail his seductions with acts of kindness and bravery. The charm and appeal of Wildish is that the central character is a good person, albeit hidden inside a reckless saucepot. In order to follow him through almost 600 pages of his life, you need to feel able to invest and Matthew Wildish is definitely worthy of your time. He is a marvelous, mixed-up man, who is brave enough to risk his life in order to infiltrate a brutal army of rebels, but feels powerless in the face of a determined woman.The things I love the most about Wildish are the contrasts. The descriptions of the excesses of London are personified in characters such as Lucy Armstrong, who is a gorgeously presented woman, Matthew's `Sun', whose business is pleasure of all types. Against this are the passages regarding life in the Jacobite army, desperate yet determined, driven on through all manner of dehumanizing plights by the claim of a beautiful young man who would be King.The continued themes of escape and survival threads through the book, from `the man who would fly' in the opening chapter, to Matthew's dealings with Lady Snatchal, then the rather more serious affairs of war, dealing with those that live and the fate of those at Culloden. Just as Mr Parry never stints on the romance, he also reports war in the most certain terms for the visceral sack of nasty it is.I was surprised by a couple of things when reading Wildish. Firstly, it is a very funny book. I didn't expect to laugh so much and one of my favorite quotes has to be:`Expired in the arms of a whore; lying all cold in that horrid place while I have been here listening to a hornpipe with a man under my skirts. I am so ashamed!'Thank you Mr Parry for the amount of snorty-sniggering I did at that.The other thing I didn't expect was just how saucy it was. In an age when I roll my eyes at the books on display in the supermarket, it was a pleasure to read something that reminded me of some of the naughtier 18th century novels I have read. I giggled, blushed and learnt something, which is how it should be.To sum up, Wildish is a big novel that goes by in a heartbeat. You feel investment in the characters, even the less obvious ones touch your heart with their victories and tragedies. The humor of it all highlights how damn cruel life can be at times, and how the most wicked actions betray a desire for hope. Robert Parry has done the unthinkable in my mind, which is to surpass The Arrow Chest with a hefty romp filled with lust, bravery, honor, hope and as many different kinds of love as there are colors in the rainbow.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Fun! By blessed_book_nut This is one of a few books that I have read by Robert. In my opinion, his books keep getting better. It is very easy to dive into a story when you know the author knows the subject that they are writing about. This book was a lot of fun to read, and I would highly recommend it to others who enjoy a little bit of history, a few twists and turns, and romance all in one. Be prepared to blush a little & even let out some laughter. Even though the book is quite long, it is an easy read. Cheers Robert! :)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A perfect delight! By Trish M I greatly enjoyed this book! Matthew Wildish is a carefree, easy going spirit who enjoys life to the fullest. I became so engrossed in the story that I was sad when I finished it! It was so magical and beautifully written. I found myself laughing out loud in places and in tears in others. I have read two other books by Robert and enjoyed them all, but this is by far my favorite.
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