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'An enchanting story about love, loss and the power of language' Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll Factory Sometimes you have to start with what's lost to truly find yourself... Motherless and irrepressibly curious, Esme spends her childhood at her father's feet as he and his team gather words for the very first Oxford English Dictionary . One day, she sees a slip of paper containing a forgotten word flutter to the floor unclaimed. And so Esme begins to collect words for another dictionary in secret: The Dictionary of Lost Words . But to do so she must journey into a world on the cusp of change as the Great War looms and women fight for the vote. Can the power of lost words from the past finally help her make sense of her future? 'A brilliant book about women and words - tender, moving and profound' Jacqueline Wilson Readers LOVE The Dictionary of Lost Words : 'If you only read one book this year, let it be this one!' 'If you're a fan of The Binding and The Betrayals you will surely love this' 'A glorious combination of words, growing up, friendship, love, feminism and so much more' 'The best love letter to words and language' 'This book broke my heart ... I highly recommend it to any historical fiction fans ... it's one I will be reading again' Dictionary of Lost Words , Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick, May 2022
Pip Williams
Pip Williams is a celebrated author recognized for her historical fiction and literary works. Her book The Dictionary of Lost Words, which delves into the themes of linguistics, women's rights, and the compilation of the Oxford English Dictionary, has gained considerable acclaim. Her narrative style blends meticulous historical research with engaging storytelling to illuminate overlooked perspectives and voices from the past.
Before turning to fiction, Williams was engaged in academic research and non-fiction writing, focusing on social issues and community development. Originally from London, she now resides in Australia, where she continues to write and contribute to literary discussions.
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'An enchanting story about love, loss and the power of language' Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll Factory Sometimes you have to start with what's lost to truly find yourself... Motherless and irrepressibly curious, Esme spends her childhood at her father's feet as he and his team gather words for the very first Oxford English Dictionary . One day, she sees a slip of paper containing a forgotten word flutter to the floor unclaimed. And so Esme begins to collect words for another dictionary in secret: The Dictionary of Lost Words . But to do so she must journey into a world on the cusp of change as the Great War looms and women fight for the vote. Can the power of lost words from the past finally help her make sense of her future? 'A brilliant book about women and words - tender, moving and profound' Jacqueline Wilson Readers LOVE The Dictionary of Lost Words : 'If you only read one book this year, let it be this one!' 'If you're a fan of The Binding and The Betrayals you will surely love this' 'A glorious combination of words, growing up, friendship, love, feminism and so much more' 'The best love letter to words and language' 'This book broke my heart ... I highly recommend it to any historical fiction fans ... it's one I will be reading again' Dictionary of Lost Words , Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick, May 2022
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Pip Williams
Pip Williams is a celebrated author recognized for her historical fiction and literary works. Her book The Dictionary of Lost Words, which delves into the themes of linguistics, women's rights, and the compilation of the Oxford English Dictionary, has gained considerable acclaim. Her narrative style blends meticulous historical research with engaging storytelling to illuminate overlooked perspectives and voices from the past.
Before turning to fiction, Williams was engaged in academic research and non-fiction writing, focusing on social issues and community development. Originally from London, she now resides in Australia, where she continues to write and contribute to literary discussions.
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