
A Complicated Matter
A historical novel of love, belonging and finding your place in the world by the Costa Book Award shortlisted author
- Hardcover
368 pages
- Release Date
18 July 2023
Summary
Astonishing, wry, observational tale of a young refugee in the London blitz finding home and love in a strange new land by the acclaimed author of MEET ME AT THE MUSEUM
Set against the Blitz in London, a young woman’s extraordinary journey of self-discovery and an intimate meditation on what it takes to find our place in the world.
A March Best Book in Red
“NOTE PERFECT” - East Riding Magazine
“AN EXTRAORDINARY NEW WRITER” - Nina Stibbe
<…Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780857528230 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0857528238 |
| Author: | Anne Youngson |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Doubleday |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 18 July 2023 |
| Weight: | 460g |
| Dimensions: | 218mm x 144mm x 31mm |
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Critics Review
A tender, often wry novel, rendered with impressive period authenticity * MAIL ON SUNDAY *Skilful, understated. Comes compellingly to life * HARPER’S BAZAAR *Note-perfect. Like a forgotten classic republished by Persephone Books or Virago * East Riding magazine *A touching story full of love and humanity * YOURS magazine *A beautiful story of love and belonging * WOMAN’S WEEKLY *An absolute delight * SAGA *
About The Author
Anne Youngson
Anne Youngson lives in Oxfordshire and is married with two children and two grandchildren to date. Meet Me at the Museum, her debut novel, was shortlisted for the Costa Best First Novel Award and won the inaugural Paul Torday prize for debut fiction by writers over sixty. Her exquisite new novel is also about the joy of discovering new experiences and friendships. Her work is published around the world.
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