Tenderness By Alison Macleod

Tenderness by Alison MacLeod

Tenderness by Alison MacLeod is a sweeping, ambitious novel that blends historical fiction, literary passion, and political drama into a powerful story about censorship, freedom, and the enduring power of literature. At its heart is the story of D.H. Lawrence and the controversial journey of his novel Lady Chatterley’s Lover, which led to one of the most famous obscenity trials in British history.

Told through multiple voices including Jacqueline Kennedy, a devoted reader Tenderness explores how books shape our lives, challenge authority, and stir revolutions of both heart and mind.

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Perfect for fans of The Paris Library, The Hours, and Hamnet, this novel is both a love letter to literature and a meditation on truth, desire, and resistance.

Why Tenderness is a Must-Read:

• Literary & Political: Explores real historical events around censorship and scandal.

• Deeply Researched: Richly imagined with archival accuracy and emotional depth.

• Multi-Voiced Narrative: Weaves perspectives across decades and continents.

• Celebrates Free Expression: A bold tribute to the right to read and write freely.

Memorable Quote (from the book)
"Words can be dangerous and that is precisely their power."

Translation (Sinhala):
"වචන අවදානම් විය හැක එයම ඒවායේ බලයයි."

Translation (Tamil):
"வார்த்தைகள் ஆபத்தானவையாக இருக்கலாம் அதுவே அவற்றின் சக்தி."

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• Title: Tenderness

• Author: Alison MacLeod

• ISBN: 9781408884670

• Publisher: Bloomsbury

• Published Year: 2021

• Number of Pages: ~640 Pages (Paperback)