Seahorses Are Real

By Zillah Bethell

Seahorses are Real is a haunting tale of love and tragedy, which revolves around the frequently avoided subject of domestic violence against men.

Marly is a young woman struggling to deal with her emotions and depression in a small, grey town. She longs to be anywhere else, retreating into daytime tv and her idyllic childhood dream-world of horses and white cottages by the sea. For her devoted fianc e David, this means a life of hard work, supporting the love of his life financially and emotionally. But as Marly begins to find her feet in reality and hope for a brighter future, time may be running out for David.

This intense, beautifully-written novel is a moving human tale of how lovers can create and destroy each other's happiness.

"Bethell's insightful representation of depression and abuse refutes the clich of male aggression and offers a bleak and nuanced portrayal of an imploding relationship ...] we should all look forward to more from Bethell."
New Welsh Review

Zillah Bethell is a graduate of Wadham College, Oxford and now lives in Tondu with her husband and two young children.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1854114948
• ISBN13: 9781854114945
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Seren Books
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 8.1"