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Embark on a literary adventure with 'Crossings', a critically acclaimed novel written by the talented author, whose work has been shortlisted for the Voss Literary Award 2020 and longlisted for the Indie Book Award for Debut Fiction 2020. This trade paperback, published by Pan Macmillan Australia, features 384 pages of intricate storytelling designed to captivate readers' imaginations. Ideal for fans of literary fiction, this unique book is not just a read but an experience, intertwining three fascinating tales that challenge the boundaries of time and narrative structure.
Discover the mysterious journey of a Parisian bookbinder who discovers a manuscript containing three extraordinary stories. 'The Education of a Monster', 'City of Ghosts', and 'Tales of the Albatross' transport readers through various eras, from the creative fervor of Charles Baudelaire to the haunting charm of Paris during the German invasion of 1940. Each tale is steeped in romance, mystery, and surrealism, echoing the styles of literary greats like Roberto Bolańo and Umberto Eco.
'Crossings' is a remarkable novel crafted to be read in two different directions, weaving together the lives of its characters across a hundred and fifty years and seven lifetimes. The enchanting prose and intricate character development ensure that readers will find themselves returning to its pages time and again, pondering the deep emotional threads interwoven within. With its acclaim and rich narrative, this debut is a must-add to any literary collection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781760557256. Format: Trade paperback (UK). Year: 2019. Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760557256
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 384
Description:
SHORTLISTED FOR THE VOSS LITERARY AWARD 2020
LONGLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARD FOR DEBUT FICTION 2020
I didn't write this book. I stole it...
A Parisian bookbinder stumbles across a manuscript containing three stories, each as unlikely as the other.
The first, 'The Education of a Monster', is a letter penned by the poet Charles Baudelaire to an illiterate girl. The second, 'City of Ghosts', is a noir romance set in Paris in 1940 as the Germans are invading. The third, 'Tales of the Albatross', is the strangest of the three: the autobiography of a deathless enchantress. Together, they tell the tale of two lost souls peregrinating through time.
An unforgettable tour de force with echoes of Roberto Bolaño, David Mitchell and Umberto Eco, Crossings is a novel in three parts, designed to be read in two different directions, spanning a hundred and fifty years and seven lifetimes.
PRAISE FOR CROSSINGS
'The style is in the tradition of storytelling of old, where tales are told rather than shown, and somewhat like Scheherazade (who is referenced in the book) the reader is seduced by the telling.' Readings
'[An] elegant and unusual début' Australian Book Review
'Just as the dolls fit into one another, Crossings all makes sense at the end, neatly and satisfactorily resolving its multiple narrative threads and possibilities with grace, attention to detail and emotional acuity. No matter which narrative path a reader takes, there is no sense of confusion or dissatisfaction, just a little sadness at having to farewell such a fine book.' Sydney Morning Herald
'Romance, mystery, histor
Discover the mysterious journey of a Parisian bookbinder who discovers a manuscript containing three extraordinary stories. 'The Education of a Monster', 'City of Ghosts', and 'Tales of the Albatross' transport readers through various eras, from the creative fervor of Charles Baudelaire to the haunting charm of Paris during the German invasion of 1940. Each tale is steeped in romance, mystery, and surrealism, echoing the styles of literary greats like Roberto Bolańo and Umberto Eco.
'Crossings' is a remarkable novel crafted to be read in two different directions, weaving together the lives of its characters across a hundred and fifty years and seven lifetimes. The enchanting prose and intricate character development ensure that readers will find themselves returning to its pages time and again, pondering the deep emotional threads interwoven within. With its acclaim and rich narrative, this debut is a must-add to any literary collection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781760557256. Format: Trade paperback (UK). Year: 2019. Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760557256
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 384
Description:
SHORTLISTED FOR THE VOSS LITERARY AWARD 2020
LONGLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARD FOR DEBUT FICTION 2020
I didn't write this book. I stole it...
A Parisian bookbinder stumbles across a manuscript containing three stories, each as unlikely as the other.
The first, 'The Education of a Monster', is a letter penned by the poet Charles Baudelaire to an illiterate girl. The second, 'City of Ghosts', is a noir romance set in Paris in 1940 as the Germans are invading. The third, 'Tales of the Albatross', is the strangest of the three: the autobiography of a deathless enchantress. Together, they tell the tale of two lost souls peregrinating through time.
An unforgettable tour de force with echoes of Roberto Bolaño, David Mitchell and Umberto Eco, Crossings is a novel in three parts, designed to be read in two different directions, spanning a hundred and fifty years and seven lifetimes.
PRAISE FOR CROSSINGS
'The style is in the tradition of storytelling of old, where tales are told rather than shown, and somewhat like Scheherazade (who is referenced in the book) the reader is seduced by the telling.' Readings
'[An] elegant and unusual début' Australian Book Review
'Just as the dolls fit into one another, Crossings all makes sense at the end, neatly and satisfactorily resolving its multiple narrative threads and possibilities with grace, attention to detail and emotional acuity. No matter which narrative path a reader takes, there is no sense of confusion or dissatisfaction, just a little sadness at having to farewell such a fine book.' Sydney Morning Herald
'Romance, mystery, histor