Description
Discover the captivating narrative of 'Human Croquet', the remarkable second novel by acclaimed author Kate Atkinson. This brand new B-format paperback edition, published by Random House UK, invites readers into a vividly rich world where the past and present intertwine. Set against the backdrop of the former Great Forest of Lythe, this intricate tale explores the life of Isobel Fairfax, a sixteen-year-old girl who experiences life through time slips. She inhabits a landscape transformed from the majestic forest into the modern 'Streets of Trees,' mirroring the decline of the Fairfax family at their estate, 'Arden.' With 448 pages of profound storytelling, 'Human Croquet' is both hilarious and haunting, with characters and scenarios that stick with you long after the last page is read. This masterpiece is perfect for fans of literary fiction, magical realism, and anyone searching for their next great read. Order now and delve into this unforgettable journey through time and memory. Fast shipping options are available, ensuring your new favorite book arrives at your doorstep in no time.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780552996198
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 1998
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 448
Description:
The brilliant and profound second novel from the three-times Costa prizewinner and number one bestseller Kate Atkinson.
The brilliant and profound second novel from the three-times Costa prizewinner and number one bestseller Kate Atkinson.
'Vivid, richly imaginative, hilarious and frightening by turns' Observer
Once it had been the great forest of Lythe. And here, in the beginning, lived the Fairfaxes, grandly, at Fairfax Manor.
But over the centuries the forest had been destroyed, replaced by Streets of Trees. The Fairfaxes have dwindled too; now they live in 'Arden' at the end of Hawthorne Close and are hardly a family at all.
But Isobel Fairfax, who drops into pockets of time and out again, knows about the past. She is sixteen and waiting for the return of her mother - the thin, dangerous Eliza with her scent of nicotine, Arp ge and sex, whose disappearance is part of the mystery that still remains at the heart of the forest.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780552996198
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 1998
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 448
Description:
The brilliant and profound second novel from the three-times Costa prizewinner and number one bestseller Kate Atkinson.
The brilliant and profound second novel from the three-times Costa prizewinner and number one bestseller Kate Atkinson.
'Vivid, richly imaginative, hilarious and frightening by turns' Observer
Once it had been the great forest of Lythe. And here, in the beginning, lived the Fairfaxes, grandly, at Fairfax Manor.
But over the centuries the forest had been destroyed, replaced by Streets of Trees. The Fairfaxes have dwindled too; now they live in 'Arden' at the end of Hawthorne Close and are hardly a family at all.
But Isobel Fairfax, who drops into pockets of time and out again, knows about the past. She is sixteen and waiting for the return of her mother - the thin, dangerous Eliza with her scent of nicotine, Arp ge and sex, whose disappearance is part of the mystery that still remains at the heart of the forest.