The Marsh King's Daughter
The Marsh King's Daughter
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Michigan Wilderness • Contemporary
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Marsh King's Daughter by Karen Dionne follows a woman who must confront her past when her criminal father escapes from prison. Raised in captivity in the wilderness by her father and unaware of his crimes, she now faces the challenge of using her survivalist skills to track him down while protecting her own family.
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Review Roundup
Karen Dionne's The Marsh King's Daughter masterfully blends psychological suspense with a vivid portrayal of its swampy setting. Reviewers praise its gripping narrative and compelling protagonist. Some critique its pacing and predictability, but overall, it is lauded for its evocative writing and intense emotional depth.
Who Should Read The Marsh King's Daughter?
The ideal reader for Karen Dionne's The Marsh King's Daughter enjoys psychological thrillers with a backdrop of survivalist wilderness, much like Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train or Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl. This reader appreciates complex characters, dark family secrets, and intense, suspenseful narratives.
54,119 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Michigan Wilderness • Contemporary
2017
Adult
18+ years
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