The Words In My Hand: a novel of 17th century Amsterdam and a woman hidden from history

by	Guinevere Glasfurd

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Weight	0.3 kg
Dimensions	3 × 13 × 19.6 cm
by	Guinevere Glasfurd
Format	Paperback
Language	English
Pages	432
Publisher	John Murray Press
Year Published	2017-2-9
Imprint	Two Roads
Publication City/Country	London, United Kingdom
ISBN 10	1473617871
	Excellent… The novel is based on enigmatic references to Helena and her illegitimate child in biographies of Descartes – she is the unseen woman behind the great man. Glasfurd has created an entirely unsentimental love story, with a memorable and engaging heroine. She takes the narrowness of Helena's life and her kicks against its confines, and spins them into an original tale.
Other text	A young servant girl desperate to learn. An ambitious philosopher in search of the truth. A woman's story lost from history.