The Taxidermist's Daughter
| Industry | Publishing |
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| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Books |
The Taxidermist's Daughter is a novel written by Kate Mosse and released in 2014.
Production
Mosse referred to this work as a "love letter" dedicated to Fishbourne, the village of her upbringing. In preparation for the narrative, she practiced taxidermy on a crow named Connie. The book was issued by Orion Publishing in the year 2014.
Reception
Stevie Davies lauded the writing style as "exceptionally lyrical," particularly in its portrayal of "the natural world and the suffering of its mortal creatures." The Observer emphasized the novel’s vivid imagery of Fishbourne’s marshes, describing it as "outstanding" and capable of "[breathing] life into the setting." Additionally, Kate Williams from The Independent praised the book’s illustrations.