THE JIGSAW WOMAN
Kim Antieau
ROC Books, 1996
ISBN:0-451-45606-8 (paperback)
The brilliant and original tale relates one extraordinary woman's fantastic journey of
self-discovery. Keelie is created from the bodies of three different women to be a plaything for
her doctor. Not satisfied with the life given to her, she sets out to find one of her own, embarking
upon an amazing quest that will bring her closer to the reality of her incredible heritage. Guided
by the counsel of the tempestuous goddess Erskegal, she uncovers pain and healing, love and
anger, acceptance and, above all, the primordial truth that lie buried deep within the Earth. From
ancient battles to violent witch hunts, Keelie spirals through epic distortions of history and magic,
finding that her salvation lies not in the promise of the future but in the lessons learned in the
past.
By turns erotic, mystical, hilarious and horrific, The Jigsaw Woman is a fabulous
blending of the sensuous and the profound. Steeped in mythology yet told with a fresh modern
voice, Keelie's struggle to recall the powerful spirit of womanhood is a dynamic new fable for
lovers of folklore, myth, and fantasy.
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