Summary
‘Her work merits comparison with that of Edna O’Brien or Muriel Spark’ - New York Times
Stretching from war-torn 1940s Liverpool to Oxford at the end of the century, this story explores the emotional landscape of the time and the impact tiny moments of betrayal can have on our relationships in the years that follow.
Malcolm has held on to a secret for more than fifty years: a letter his sister Sophy gave him just before she died. He had promised to give it to the youn…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529421736 |
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| ISBN-10: | 152942173X |
| Author: | Jane Campbell |
| Publisher: | Quercus Publishing |
| Imprint: | riverrun |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 8 October 2024 |
| Weight: | 240g |
| Dimensions: | 214mm x 136mm x 24mm |
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The octogenarian’s novel Interpretations of Love, set in the 1940s, has moving things to say about grief * Independent (Biggest read for July) *
Reminded me of Ian McEwan’s Atonement … a haunting debut * The Lady *
For fans of Atonement * Grazia (The hot debut) *
Astute, thought-provoking, and brilliantly constructed, this is an instant classic. * Oprah Daily *
A perfectly poised, elegant debut from an octogenarian author who understands her characters better than they understand themselves. * Saga *
Thoughtful, elegant, self-analytical, fluently offering vivid description and interesting thoughts …This suspenseful, morally complex plot reminded me a bit of Ian McEwan’s ‘Atonement.’ * The Washington Post *
Wise and moving … stunning. * Daily Mail *
About The Author
Jane Campbell
Jane grew up in Zambia and Cape Town and read English at Oxford. She has worked as a Group Analyst, teaching and training and lecturing internationally, for nearly forty years. Cat Brushing is her first collection.
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