The Passion
(Author) Jeanette WintersonHenri had a passion for Napoleon and Napoleon had a passion for chicken. From Boulogne to Moscow Henri butchered for his Emperor and never killed a single man. Meanwhile, in Venice, the city of chance and disguises, Villanelle was born with the webbed feet of her boatman father - but in the casinos she gambled her heart and lost. As the soldier-chef's love for Napoleon turns to hate he finds the Venetian beauty, and together they flee to the canals of darkness.
Jeanette Winterson
Jeanette Winterson is a British writer known for her innovative and lyrical writing style. She is best known for her debut novel "Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit," which won the Whitbread Prize for First Novel in 1985. Winterson's works often explore themes of love, sexuality, and identity, drawing on her own experiences as a lesbian woman. She has been praised for her unique narrative structures and use of language, blending elements of fantasy, mythology, and autobiography in her writing. Winterson's contributions to literature include pushing boundaries in terms of genre and form, challenging traditional notions of storytelling. Some of her other notable works include "The Passion," "Written on the Body," and "Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?" Winterson's impact on the literary world can be seen through her bold and imaginative storytelling, which continues to resonate with readers around the world.
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