Description
Discover the captivating world of **Burning Angel and Other Stories** by Lawrence Osborne, now available in trade paperback format. This brand new collection is a must-read for fans of psychological drama and atmospheric storytelling. With an ISBN of 9781781090831, this 2023 release from RANDOM HOUSE UK showcases Osborne's unique talent for creating tension and richly developed characters who often find themselves out of their depth. Each story is a psychological exploration, set against vividly observed backgrounds, inviting readers into tales that linger long after the last page is turned.
In this collection, you will encounter a naive linguist ensnared by a disturbed pastor in the forests of Irian Jaya, a deaf maid turning blackmail against her wealthy employers in New York, and a psychiatrist whose love affair threatens to unravel her career. From a couple witnessing a murder in Oman to an entomologist navigating chaos in the Andamans, each narrative brims with suspense and unexpected twists. Combining elements of the mundane with the fantastical, these nine long-form stories evoke the haunting essence reminiscent of Daphne du Maurier and Roald Dahl, exploring the dark corners of the human psyche.
Perfect for those who appreciate intricately plotted narratives and menacing atmospheres, **Burning Angel and Other Stories** has garnered glowing praise, marking Lawrence Osborne as a significant voice in contemporary literature. Don't miss your chance to add this extraordinary collection to your library today!
**Delivery Information:** Your order will be shipped from Smartfox NZ, ensuring prompt and reliable service to your doorstep.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781781090831
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Description:
This first collection of stories by Lawrence Osborne perfectly showcases his talent for tension, atmosphere - and characters out of their depth
A naive young linguist sent to the forests of Irian Jaya is manipulated into betraying her mission by a ruthless and disturbed pastor. A deaf girl hired as a maid by a wealthy New York couple turns the tables on her obliviously abusive employers and answers blackmail with blackmail. A psychiatrist treating a girl in rural England becomes ensnared in a love affair that threatens to destroy her career; while a young couple on holiday in Oman accidentally witness a killing, which leads to their being hunted as well. An entomologist at a remote hotel in the Andamans survives a tsunami and uses a dead body to further her study of ants.
Collected here for the first time, Lawrence Osborne's stories, like his novels - 'elaborate and intricately plotted dances macabres' (The Times) - feel like nightmares set against calmly and meticulously observed backgrounds. With their nods to Daphne du Maurier and Roald Dahl, these nine long-form stories explore characters lost in the shadowed borders between the mundane, the fantastical and the violence of the natural world.
PRAISE FOR LAWRENCE OSBORNE
'Osborne handles surface and depth with immense skill, as only great writers can' Deborah Levy, Financial Times
'Utterly compelling' Observer
'Menacing and engrossing' Sunday Times
In this collection, you will encounter a naive linguist ensnared by a disturbed pastor in the forests of Irian Jaya, a deaf maid turning blackmail against her wealthy employers in New York, and a psychiatrist whose love affair threatens to unravel her career. From a couple witnessing a murder in Oman to an entomologist navigating chaos in the Andamans, each narrative brims with suspense and unexpected twists. Combining elements of the mundane with the fantastical, these nine long-form stories evoke the haunting essence reminiscent of Daphne du Maurier and Roald Dahl, exploring the dark corners of the human psyche.
Perfect for those who appreciate intricately plotted narratives and menacing atmospheres, **Burning Angel and Other Stories** has garnered glowing praise, marking Lawrence Osborne as a significant voice in contemporary literature. Don't miss your chance to add this extraordinary collection to your library today!
**Delivery Information:** Your order will be shipped from Smartfox NZ, ensuring prompt and reliable service to your doorstep.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781781090831
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Description:
This first collection of stories by Lawrence Osborne perfectly showcases his talent for tension, atmosphere - and characters out of their depth
A naive young linguist sent to the forests of Irian Jaya is manipulated into betraying her mission by a ruthless and disturbed pastor. A deaf girl hired as a maid by a wealthy New York couple turns the tables on her obliviously abusive employers and answers blackmail with blackmail. A psychiatrist treating a girl in rural England becomes ensnared in a love affair that threatens to destroy her career; while a young couple on holiday in Oman accidentally witness a killing, which leads to their being hunted as well. An entomologist at a remote hotel in the Andamans survives a tsunami and uses a dead body to further her study of ants.
Collected here for the first time, Lawrence Osborne's stories, like his novels - 'elaborate and intricately plotted dances macabres' (The Times) - feel like nightmares set against calmly and meticulously observed backgrounds. With their nods to Daphne du Maurier and Roald Dahl, these nine long-form stories explore characters lost in the shadowed borders between the mundane, the fantastical and the violence of the natural world.
PRAISE FOR LAWRENCE OSBORNE
'Osborne handles surface and depth with immense skill, as only great writers can' Deborah Levy, Financial Times
'Utterly compelling' Observer
'Menacing and engrossing' Sunday Times