Jean Rafferty 
The Four Marys : A Quartet of Contemporary Folk Tales 
A Quartet of Contemporary Folk Tales

Longisted for the Jerwood Fiction Uncovered prize 2015 ‘Powerful stories.’ – Marina Warner. Obsession, longing, deceit and even murder feature in this quartet of provocative novellas, which gives a modern twist to tales of women for whom all is not necessarily as it seems. Drawing on history, culture and lore, this is a riveting exploration of the complexities of motherhood: edgy and engrossing, moving, yet at times, disturbing.

A propos de l’auteur

Jean Rafferty is an acclaimed award-winning journalist who has written on topics ranging from gritty human interest stories about prostitution, to celebrity interviews and humour pieces. Jean has written two non-fiction books about sport, and her first novel, ‘Myra, Beyond Saddleworth’ (2012), has been shortlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize. Jean is Chair of the Scottish PEN’s Writers in Prison Committee.