Kehua
Fay Weldon
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at 250 WPM4h 59m
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Kehua
by Fay Weldon
Published
2011
Publisher
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Pages
299
ISBN-13
9789025436063
ISBN-10
9025436064
Description
"Your writer, in conjuring this tale of murder, adultery, incest, ghosts, redemption and remorse, takes you first to a daffodil-filled garden in Highgate, North London, where, just outside the kitchen window, something startling shimmers on the very edges of perception. Fluttering and chattering, these are our kehua - a whole multiplying flock of Maori spirits (all will be explained) goaded into wakefulness by the conversation within. Scarlet - a long-legged, skinny young woman of the new world order - has announced to Beverley - her aged grandmother - that she intends to leave home and husband for the glamorous actor, Jackson Wright - he of the vampire films. Beverley may be well on her way to her ninth decade, but she's not beyond using this intelligence to stir up a little trouble. Quite how they became attached to a three-year-old white girl is the origin of your writer's tale. Suffice to say that murder is at the root of it all, that Beverley and her female bloodline carry a weighty spiritual burden and that this is the story of how they learn to live with their ghosts, or maybe how their ghosts learn to live with them."--
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Kehua?
This edition of Kehua has approximately 299 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Kehua?
For most readers, Kehua typically takes between 6h 14m and 4h 9m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 74,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 59m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 74,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Kehua?
The estimated word count for Kehua is approximately 74,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Kehua?
Kehua was written by Fay Weldon.
When was Kehua published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.