Tarrare a Novel

by B.J.M. Murphy

Set in France during the tumultuous time between the fall of the Ancien Regime and the rise of the First French Republic, this story follows the short but remarkable life of Jean Gagne, a peasant with an affliction unknown to medical science. An unfortunate soul, who, after being thrown out of his home, was forced to fight for survival in a France that was undergoing enormous upheaval. Known to history as Tarrare, the man with an insatiable appetite, Jean would find his life one giant trial after another, with only one man, Dr Pierre-Francoise Percy, willing to help him.

Paperback

Published February 22, 2022

About the author

Barry Murphy lives in Arrowtown, New Zealand. He grew up in the Midlands of Ireland, moving to New Zealand in 2011 where he met his wife Alexandra. They have a daughter, Vivienne and
a son, Montgomery, who keep them both on their toes.

Barry works as a full time registered Valuer and has a passion for writing, his first novel The Bog Hole was produced in 2020 followed in 2022 by Tarrare a Novel.

Reviews

[Dylan Demeyere · Rating 5 out of 5]

A thrilling and exciting read - hard to put down and great for any history lover. Liked the dark tones of the story and the thoughtful descriptiveness of the authors writing. The story has fascinating characters and connects the bridges of history in a clever way. Would definitely recommend to any reader who enjoys a mixture of horror and non-fiction. Would like to read more of this author in future.