The Testament of Jessie Lamb is the story of Jessie Lamb (believe it or not). Jessie lives in a world where humans are dying out. Every human is infected with a deadly virus which is activated when a woman become pregnant. This means that no new babies can be born and Jessie's generation will be the last humans if a solution isn't found. Jessie wants to save the world, and she will go to any lengths /5(53). A virus that kills pregnant women has been let loose, and women are dying by the millions. Some blame scientists, some see the hand of God and some see human arrogance reaping the punishment it deserves. Jessie Lamb is an ordinary girl living in extraordinary times: as her world collapses, her idealism and courage drive her toward the ultimate act of heroism/5(17). Jane Rogers' The Testament of Jessie Lamb offers a nightmare vision of a microbe that has infected everyone on the planet and specifically kills pregnant women. The tale is related from the perspective of a teenage girl, still living at home, and presents her struggles with her and her generation's attempts to deal with the situation.
A virus that kills pregnant women has been let loose, and women are dying by the millions. Some blame scientists, some see the hand of God and some see human arrogance reaping the punishment it deserves. Jessie Lamb is an ordinary girl living in extraordinary times: as her world collapses, her idealism and courage drive her toward the ultimate act of heroism. Jane Rogers' The Testament of Jessie Lamb offers a nightmare vision of a microbe that has infected everyone on the planet and specifically kills pregnant women. The tale is related from the perspective of a teenage girl, still living at home, and presents her struggles with her and her generation's attempts to deal with the situation. The Testament of Jessie Lamb by Rogers, Jane and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at www.doorway.ru - The Testament of Jessie Lamb by Jane Rogers - AbeBooks.
The Testament of Jessie Lamb is the story of Jessie Lamb (believe it or not). Jessie lives in a world where humans are dying out. Every human is infected with a deadly virus which is activated when a woman become pregnant. This means that no new babies can be born and Jessie's generation will be the last humans if a solution isn't found. Jessie wants to save the world, and she will go to any lengths to do it. Jane Rogers' The Testament of Jessie Lamb offers a nightmare vision of a microbe that has infected everyone on the planet and specifically kills pregnant women. The tale is related from the perspective of a teenage girl, still living at home, and presents her struggles with her and her generation's attempts to deal with the situation. Jane Rogers is an award winning author of nine novels, including The Testament of Jessie Lamb, Man-Booker longlisted and winner of the Arthur C Clarke Award Other works include Mr Wroe's Virgins (which she dramatised for the BAFTA-nominated BBC drama series), Her Living Image (Somerset Maugham Award) and Promised Lands (Writers Guild Best Fiction Award).
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