Shade
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2005
John Murray Publishers Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7195-6801-5 (ISBN)
John Murray Publishers Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7195-6801-5 (ISBN)
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'Extraordinary', 'romantic', 'moving', 'brilliant' - the paperback of Neil Jordan's stunning novel is a perfect holiday read
Ireland, 1950. Nina Hardy wakes in the big house where she grew up. Now aged fifty, she has returned to the fading beauty of her old home, and its unkempt gardens, its views of the wild Irish Sea, and its long-buried memories. With her childhood friend George, she is seeking peace from a turbulent world. But by the end of the day, a brutal crime will have been committed, which will alter their lives forever. As Nina tries to make sense of everything that has happened, a remarkable story unfolds -- a story of a childhood, of extraordinary friendships, and of a war. With wonderful characters, full of passion and drama, Shade is an unforgettable novel that will make great holiday reading.
Ireland, 1950. Nina Hardy wakes in the big house where she grew up. Now aged fifty, she has returned to the fading beauty of her old home, and its unkempt gardens, its views of the wild Irish Sea, and its long-buried memories. With her childhood friend George, she is seeking peace from a turbulent world. But by the end of the day, a brutal crime will have been committed, which will alter their lives forever. As Nina tries to make sense of everything that has happened, a remarkable story unfolds -- a story of a childhood, of extraordinary friendships, and of a war. With wonderful characters, full of passion and drama, Shade is an unforgettable novel that will make great holiday reading.
Neil Jordan is the author of three acclaimed novels and an award-winning collection of stories. As a director, his films include 'The Company of Wolves', 'Mona Lisa', 'The End of the Affair', and 'The Crying Game', which won him an Oscar for Best Screenplay. Shade is his first novel in ten years.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 9.5.2005 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 111 x 20 mm |
| Gewicht | 182 g |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen |
| Literatur ► Zweisprachige Ausgaben ► Deutsch / Englisch | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7195-6801-3 / 0719568013 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7195-6801-5 / 9780719568015 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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