Description
Discover the enchanting tale within this brand new trade paperback edition of a captivating novel that masterfully blends magical realism with heartfelt storytelling. Released in 2021 by Penguin Australia Pty Ltd, this 352-page treasure invites readers into 'The Emporium of Imagination,' an extraordinary shop that travels the world, offering unique, vintage gifts designed to mend broken dreams and allow heartfelt connections with lost loved ones through its extraordinary phones.
The narrative unfolds in the quaint township of Boonah, where the long-time custodian, Earlatidge Hubert Umbray, faces a powerful revelation—he is dying. This poignant twist sets the stage for a race against time to find a replacement who can carry on the magical legacy of the Emporium, a place where comfort, peace, and hope reign supreme.
As readers embark on this immersive journey, they meet unforgettable characters like Enoch Rayne, a ten-year-old boy dealing with grief and secrets, and Ann Harlow, who grapples with her own regrets while seeking solace by her dying grandmother. With each page, you will experience laughter, tears, and the sheer magic of human connection.
Don't miss your chance to lose yourself in this beautifully written story that promises to restore your sense of wonder and joy. Order now and explore the depths of imagination and emotional resilience. Delivery information: We ensure timely and reliable shipping to your doorstep, so you can dive into your new favorite book without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760895914
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 352
Description:
A captivating novel of magical realism about a fantastical shop that brings comfort, peace and hope to those in need. You won't want to miss the opening of this shop!
From the author of A Lifetime of Impossible Days (winner of the Courier-Mail People's Choice QLD Book of the Year Award) comes this beautiful and uplifting story, that will make you laugh and make you cry.
Welcome to The Emporium of Imagination, a most unusual shop that travels the world offering vintage gifts to repair broken dreams and extraordinary phones to contact lost loved ones.
But, on arrival in the tiny township of Boonah, the store's long-time custodian, Earlatidge Hubert Umbray, makes a shocking realisation. He is dying . . .
The clock is now ticking to find his replacement, because the people of Boonah are clearly in need of some restorative magic.
Like Enoch Rayne - a heartbroken ten-year-old boy mourning the loss of his father, while nurturing a guilty secret.
Like Ann Harlow, who has come to the town to be close to her dying grandmother. Though it's Enoch's father who dominates her thoughts - and regrets . . .
Even Earlatidge in his final days will experience the store as never before - and have the chance to face up to his own tragedy . . .
'Prepare to immerse yourself in wonder, childish delight and dark, dark trauma in this unique novel from a new and important Australian literary voice.' Australian Women's Weekly on A Lifetime of Impossible Days
The narrative unfolds in the quaint township of Boonah, where the long-time custodian, Earlatidge Hubert Umbray, faces a powerful revelation—he is dying. This poignant twist sets the stage for a race against time to find a replacement who can carry on the magical legacy of the Emporium, a place where comfort, peace, and hope reign supreme.
As readers embark on this immersive journey, they meet unforgettable characters like Enoch Rayne, a ten-year-old boy dealing with grief and secrets, and Ann Harlow, who grapples with her own regrets while seeking solace by her dying grandmother. With each page, you will experience laughter, tears, and the sheer magic of human connection.
Don't miss your chance to lose yourself in this beautifully written story that promises to restore your sense of wonder and joy. Order now and explore the depths of imagination and emotional resilience. Delivery information: We ensure timely and reliable shipping to your doorstep, so you can dive into your new favorite book without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760895914
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 352
Description:
A captivating novel of magical realism about a fantastical shop that brings comfort, peace and hope to those in need. You won't want to miss the opening of this shop!
From the author of A Lifetime of Impossible Days (winner of the Courier-Mail People's Choice QLD Book of the Year Award) comes this beautiful and uplifting story, that will make you laugh and make you cry.
Welcome to The Emporium of Imagination, a most unusual shop that travels the world offering vintage gifts to repair broken dreams and extraordinary phones to contact lost loved ones.
But, on arrival in the tiny township of Boonah, the store's long-time custodian, Earlatidge Hubert Umbray, makes a shocking realisation. He is dying . . .
The clock is now ticking to find his replacement, because the people of Boonah are clearly in need of some restorative magic.
Like Enoch Rayne - a heartbroken ten-year-old boy mourning the loss of his father, while nurturing a guilty secret.
Like Ann Harlow, who has come to the town to be close to her dying grandmother. Though it's Enoch's father who dominates her thoughts - and regrets . . .
Even Earlatidge in his final days will experience the store as never before - and have the chance to face up to his own tragedy . . .
'Prepare to immerse yourself in wonder, childish delight and dark, dark trauma in this unique novel from a new and important Australian literary voice.' Australian Women's Weekly on A Lifetime of Impossible Days