The Origins of Iris
On sale
26th May 2022
Price: £9.99
SHORTLISTED FOR THE POLARI PRIZE 2022.
One woman. Two lives. How far will she go to find herself?
*WILD MEETS SLIDING DOORS IN THE UNFORGETTABLE NEW NOVEL FROM BETH LEWIS*
On the outside, Iris and Claude have a perfect marriage, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. One terrible night Claude’s abuse goes too far and Iris flees into the Catskill mountains.
In the wilderness, Iris comes face to face with another version of herself. A woman who never met Claude and seemingly made all the right choices in life.
Trapped by an oncoming storm, Iris must uncover why they are there, what it means, and if the other Iris is even real. As the storm hits, the truth of what happened that fateful night will change everything.
An important, searing novel about one woman’s journey in fleeing an abusive relationship and confronting the secrets of her past. Author of the critically-acclaimed debut The Wolf Road, Beth Lewis returns with her brand new novel The Origins of Iris where Wild meets Sliding Doors.
‘Evocative and unexpected, tender and fierce, The Origins of Iris is unlike any other thriller I’ve read in years . . . Outstanding’ Sarah Hilary
‘This novel is like a dream, from the haunting narrative to the beautiful prose to the way Iris and her wilderness kept making their way into my subconscious at night. It is everything I could want from a book’ Anna Bailey
‘Atmospheric, thought-provoking, complex. A haunting exploration of one woman’s journey into the dark heart of herself’ Tamar Cohen
‘A tale of wonder, heart-break and mystery, beautifully told. Loved every word’ Emma Haughton
One woman. Two lives. How far will she go to find herself?
*WILD MEETS SLIDING DOORS IN THE UNFORGETTABLE NEW NOVEL FROM BETH LEWIS*
On the outside, Iris and Claude have a perfect marriage, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. One terrible night Claude’s abuse goes too far and Iris flees into the Catskill mountains.
In the wilderness, Iris comes face to face with another version of herself. A woman who never met Claude and seemingly made all the right choices in life.
Trapped by an oncoming storm, Iris must uncover why they are there, what it means, and if the other Iris is even real. As the storm hits, the truth of what happened that fateful night will change everything.
An important, searing novel about one woman’s journey in fleeing an abusive relationship and confronting the secrets of her past. Author of the critically-acclaimed debut The Wolf Road, Beth Lewis returns with her brand new novel The Origins of Iris where Wild meets Sliding Doors.
‘Evocative and unexpected, tender and fierce, The Origins of Iris is unlike any other thriller I’ve read in years . . . Outstanding’ Sarah Hilary
‘This novel is like a dream, from the haunting narrative to the beautiful prose to the way Iris and her wilderness kept making their way into my subconscious at night. It is everything I could want from a book’ Anna Bailey
‘Atmospheric, thought-provoking, complex. A haunting exploration of one woman’s journey into the dark heart of herself’ Tamar Cohen
‘A tale of wonder, heart-break and mystery, beautifully told. Loved every word’ Emma Haughton
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Reviews
An empathic, brave exploration of serious themes.
Extraordinarily raw, gripping and totally unforgettable - Peterborough Telegraph
Gosh, this original and thought-spinningly intricate yet quietly simple read speared my emotions. I found myself utterly consumed ... and absolutely adored every word.
A beautiful reflection on the great conundrum of choices made and abandoned, loves pursued and betrayed
Evocative and unexpected, tender and fierce, The Origins of Iris is unlike any other thriller I've read in years . . . Outstanding'
This novel is like a dream, from the haunting narrative to the beautiful prose to the way Iris and her wilderness kept making their way into my subconscious at night. It is everything I could want from a book
Reviews
5
Compelling, original and highly readable
Atmospheric, thought-provoking, complex. A haunting exploration of one woman's journey into the dark heart of herself
A tale of wonder, heartbreak and mystery, beautifully told. Loved every word
Evocative, transportive writing telling a story of regrets, choices, loss, and love in many forms. This is a lyrical, dark, and beautiful book
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