Description
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780552996181
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 1996
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 496
Description:
Dive into the literary world with Kate Atkinson's groundbreaking novel, 'Behind The Scenes At The Museum.' This special twenty-fifth anniversary edition celebrates the first publication of Atkinson's unforgettable work. Perfect for book lovers and those seeking captivating narratives, this B-format paperback not only won the prestigious Whitbread Book of the Year Prize, but it also dazzles readers with its unique blend of humor and tragedy.
In 'Behind The Scenes At The Museum,' you’ll follow the life of Ruby Lennox, who recounts her family's intricate history starting from the late nineteenth century. The novel beautifully captures the essence of family dynamics and includes a rich tapestry of hilarious and poignant moments that resonate through generations. A must-read for fans of contemporary fiction, this book combines sharp wit with profound themes, as praised by Hilary Mantel, who likened Atkinson’s storytelling prowess to that of Dickens.
Ruby's journey unfolds within the backdrop of her unconventional upbringing, leading readers through moments of tragedy and comedy that will linger in your memory. Join a legacy that is as entertaining as it is moving. Get your copy now and immerse yourself in a novel that continues to enchant and inspire readers worldwide.
**Delivery Information:**
Your order will be shipped promptly to ensure you receive this literary masterpiece as soon as possible.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780552996181
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 1996
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 496
Description:
To celebrate the 25th anniversary since first publication, a new edition of Kate Atkinson's brilliant and unforgettable first novel with an introduction by the author.
Twenty-fifth anniversary edition of Kate Atkinson's brilliant and unforgettable first novel, which won the Whitbread (now Costa) Book of the Year Prize.
'Delivers its jokes and its tragedies as efficiently as Dickens...outrageously funny...will dazzle readers for years to come' - HILARY MANTEL, author of The Mirror and the Light
Ruby Lennox was conceived grudgingly by Bunty and born while her father, George, was in the Dog and Hare in Doncaster telling a woman in an emerald dress and a D-cup that he wasn't married. Bunty had never wanted to marry George, but here she was, stuck in a flat above the pet shop in an ancient street beneath York Minster, with sensible and sardonic Patrica aged five, greedy cross-patch Gillian who refused to be ignored, and Ruby...
Ruby tells the story of The Family, from the day at the end of the nineteenth century when a travelling French photographer catches frail beautiful Alice and her children, like flowers in amber, to the startling, witty, and memorable events of Ruby's own life.
'Little short of a masterpiece...Fizzing with wit and energy, Kate Atkinson's hilarious novel made me laugh and cry' Daily Mail
'An astounding book...without doubt one of the finest novels I have read for years' THE TIMES
ISBN: 9780552996181
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 1996
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 496
Description:
Dive into the literary world with Kate Atkinson's groundbreaking novel, 'Behind The Scenes At The Museum.' This special twenty-fifth anniversary edition celebrates the first publication of Atkinson's unforgettable work. Perfect for book lovers and those seeking captivating narratives, this B-format paperback not only won the prestigious Whitbread Book of the Year Prize, but it also dazzles readers with its unique blend of humor and tragedy.
In 'Behind The Scenes At The Museum,' you’ll follow the life of Ruby Lennox, who recounts her family's intricate history starting from the late nineteenth century. The novel beautifully captures the essence of family dynamics and includes a rich tapestry of hilarious and poignant moments that resonate through generations. A must-read for fans of contemporary fiction, this book combines sharp wit with profound themes, as praised by Hilary Mantel, who likened Atkinson’s storytelling prowess to that of Dickens.
Ruby's journey unfolds within the backdrop of her unconventional upbringing, leading readers through moments of tragedy and comedy that will linger in your memory. Join a legacy that is as entertaining as it is moving. Get your copy now and immerse yourself in a novel that continues to enchant and inspire readers worldwide.
**Delivery Information:**
Your order will be shipped promptly to ensure you receive this literary masterpiece as soon as possible.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780552996181
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 1996
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 496
Description:
To celebrate the 25th anniversary since first publication, a new edition of Kate Atkinson's brilliant and unforgettable first novel with an introduction by the author.
Twenty-fifth anniversary edition of Kate Atkinson's brilliant and unforgettable first novel, which won the Whitbread (now Costa) Book of the Year Prize.
'Delivers its jokes and its tragedies as efficiently as Dickens...outrageously funny...will dazzle readers for years to come' - HILARY MANTEL, author of The Mirror and the Light
Ruby Lennox was conceived grudgingly by Bunty and born while her father, George, was in the Dog and Hare in Doncaster telling a woman in an emerald dress and a D-cup that he wasn't married. Bunty had never wanted to marry George, but here she was, stuck in a flat above the pet shop in an ancient street beneath York Minster, with sensible and sardonic Patrica aged five, greedy cross-patch Gillian who refused to be ignored, and Ruby...
Ruby tells the story of The Family, from the day at the end of the nineteenth century when a travelling French photographer catches frail beautiful Alice and her children, like flowers in amber, to the startling, witty, and memorable events of Ruby's own life.
'Little short of a masterpiece...Fizzing with wit and energy, Kate Atkinson's hilarious novel made me laugh and cry' Daily Mail
'An astounding book...without doubt one of the finest novels I have read for years' THE TIMES