The Passion

Set during the tumultuous years of the Napoleonic Wars, the novel follows a young French soldier who follows Napoleon into Russia and a web-footed Venetian woman born with magical traits. Their paths cross in Venice during a period of carnival and political upheaval. The narrative blends historical fiction with magical elements to explore themes of obsession and identity.

by Jeanette Winterson

Vintage Books · First published 1987 · 160 pages