A Net for Small Fishes: ‘The Thelma and Louise of the seventeenth century’ Lawrence Norfolk

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Indeed, William Larkin (1580-1619) is an outstanding character in the novel, for he portrayed at least two of the main characters in this Overbury Scandal: Robert Carr and Frances Howard. The court of King James 1st is a seething mass of political intrigue as some of the greatest families in the land jostle for influence with their new Scottish king. A Net for Small Fishes focuses on two women caught up in the manoeuvrings of the Howards, one of the great Catholic families who adhered to their faith and maintained a position at court even during the English Reformation Bravura historical debut . . . Jago keenly conveys the peril of being a woman of any class in the 17th century . . . Like all the best historical fiction, A Net for Small Fishes is a gloriously immersive escape from present times, but it’s not escapism." Trap nets are stationary nets that are placed on the bottom of a water body or attached to a floating device. Fish swim into the trap and are then unable to find their way out. Trap nets are commonly used for commercial fishing. Advantages of Trap Nets: I got to tell you, the lives of the ultra elite and privileged never ceases to astound me! While the heart of the book is certainly Anne, the political power games that were being played by just about every character also drove my interest in the story. While the pace might be too slow for some readers, for me it was laying the groundwork for the dramatic conclusion.

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A juicy historical novel that combines the literary spells of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall and the delicious feminine drama of Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton. A riveting and immersive tale about the bravery, alliance, and strength of women in the face of oppression and expectation." Lucy Jago’s A Net For Small Fishes is a flawless slow-burning historical fiction novel with breathtaking characterisation and complex female relationships, featuring a writing style that really feels of the time and is ripe with metaphor and rich imagery.

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