Description
Discover the poignant journey of Morris Magellan in *So Many Lives and All of Them Are Yours*, a captivating novel that blends themes of music, love, and self-discovery. After losing his corporate job, Morris abandons his mundane life to follow his true passion for music. This heartfelt story unfolds as he returns to his childhood home, seeking solace and inspiration to compose his long-awaited masterpiece. However, as he confronts his past, a series of unforeseen challenges arise, testing his resolve and commitment to change.
Morris's tale is rich with humor and compassion, exploring the intricacies of relationships, particularly love in later life, navigating bad habits, and ultimately discovering the importance of cherishing every moment. Set in beautifully crafted locales such as the Borders, 1960s London, and present-day Edinburgh, this novel resonates with anyone seeking a second chance or grappling with the complexities of life choices.
*So Many Lives and All of Them Are Yours* is more than just a novel; it’s an insightful reflection on life's journeys and our capacity to reinvent ourselves. Ideal for readers who appreciate deep narratives about second chances, the transformative power of music, and the embrace of love at any age.
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: 9781846976315
Year: 2024
Publisher: Birlinn.
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: 9781846976315
Year: 2024
Publisher: Birlinn
Description:
After being sacked from his day job as a business executive, Morris Magellan has cashed it all in – the house, the car, family life – to be free at last to pursue his true passion: music. He returns to his childhood home to escape city life, face his demons and compose his masterpiece. Very soon, things start to go wrong. Not only does his past catch up with him, but the future becomes more threatening by the day. Bad habits return with a vengeance. Then he meets Jess.
Written with humour and compassion, this compelling novel, set in the Borders, sixties London and present-day Edinburgh, touches on music, love in later life and, most of all, how to make the most of one’s time before it is too late.
Morris's tale is rich with humor and compassion, exploring the intricacies of relationships, particularly love in later life, navigating bad habits, and ultimately discovering the importance of cherishing every moment. Set in beautifully crafted locales such as the Borders, 1960s London, and present-day Edinburgh, this novel resonates with anyone seeking a second chance or grappling with the complexities of life choices.
*So Many Lives and All of Them Are Yours* is more than just a novel; it’s an insightful reflection on life's journeys and our capacity to reinvent ourselves. Ideal for readers who appreciate deep narratives about second chances, the transformative power of music, and the embrace of love at any age.
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: 9781846976315
Year: 2024
Publisher: Birlinn.
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: 9781846976315
Year: 2024
Publisher: Birlinn
Description:
After being sacked from his day job as a business executive, Morris Magellan has cashed it all in – the house, the car, family life – to be free at last to pursue his true passion: music. He returns to his childhood home to escape city life, face his demons and compose his masterpiece. Very soon, things start to go wrong. Not only does his past catch up with him, but the future becomes more threatening by the day. Bad habits return with a vengeance. Then he meets Jess.
Written with humour and compassion, this compelling novel, set in the Borders, sixties London and present-day Edinburgh, touches on music, love in later life and, most of all, how to make the most of one’s time before it is too late.