
The porcelain dove, or, Constancy's reward
The porcelain dove, or, Constancy's reward is a 1993 novel by Delia Sherman. The story is set in France, during Revolution, 1789–1799. Readers will find themes of blessing and cursing, women domestics and women household employees.
It runs to roughly 404 pages — 7–8 hours of reading at an average pace.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 1994 — Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
- 🏆Mythopoeic Awards 1994 — Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature (winner)
Quick answers
Who wrote The porcelain dove, or, Constancy's reward?
The porcelain dove, or, Constancy's reward was written by Delia Sherman and first published in 1993.
How long is The porcelain dove, or, Constancy's reward?
The median edition has 404 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The porcelain dove, or, Constancy's reward?
Readers who like it often enjoy Relentless Storm, Somebody stop Ivy Pocket and Howl's Moving Castle.
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