Beth Hersant

An Interview with Beth Hersant: Author of Of Starlight and Plague

Beth Hersant Beth Hersant holds a Masters Degree in English Literature and has worked as a poet, essayist, playwright, and author. Her first novel, Good Neighbours, received worldwide critical acclaim. She lives in Norfolk, England with her husband and children, two labradors, and a cat who believes he’s a ninja.

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It began, as big events often do, with small things – a little girl, a little dog, a microscopic virus that leads to a tragedy no one should ever have to face. Having lost his daughter to rabies, Dr. Aaron Pickman tries to derive some meaning […]

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Review: Of Starlight and Plague by Beth Hersant

Of Starlight and Plague by Beth Hersant

A catastrophic spiral of human folly and unflinching perseverance, Of Starlight and Plague by Beth Hersant is a stunning cautionary tale, and an engrossing dystopian thriller. Whether you’re a lover of zombie fiction or a sucker for stories about genetic engineering, this novel is a slow-burning but riveting ride.

After an impossible-to-predict tragedy robs him of his daughter, shortly after losing his wife, Dr. Aaron Pickman turns a corner in his life. Fueled by grief, he dedicates his life to finding a cure for rabies, the rare culprit in his daughter’s case, while also possibly revolutionizing drug-delivery techniques to the […]

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