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The Fifth Sacred Thing

The Fifth Sacred Thing

Paperback (21 Jul 1997)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This extraordinary novel tells the story of Maya a 98 year old writer who led a successful 21st century rebellion against a totalitarian regime. It has been a bestseller in the US, now published in the UK for the first time.

The story of the struggle of the community of the North to survive in a Utopian society is compelling to the reader. This story is woven together with passion, intelligence as we meet Madrous the healer who uses her energy to combat the various viruses that are used in chemical warfare waged by the South and Hawk the msuician who has experienced torture in the southern jails.

About the Publisher

Harper Thorsons

Book information

ISBN: 9780722535028
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint: Harper Thorsons
Pub date:
DEWEY: 813.54
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 699
Weight: 361g
Height: 178mm
Width: 111mm
Spine width: 45mm