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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143571339
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2014
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 288
Discover 'The Night Guest,' a captivating debut novel by Fiona McFarlane that intricately weaves themes of trust, love, dependence, and the looming fear of uncertainty. Set in a serene seaside house, the story unfolds as Ruth awakens with the strange sensation that a tiger has entered her home—a surreal beginning to a journey that blends reality with the surreal.
As Frida, a mysterious caregiver, arrives in Ruth's life, both women navigate the delicate intricacies of memory, identity, and self-trust. Is Frida merely a caregiver, or is there something more ominous in her presence? The novel explores the depths of human emotions, making readers question whether they can see the truth in those they hold dear. The haunting memories of Ruth's childhood in Fiji further complicate her reality, making you reconsider the narratives you’ve crafted about your own life.
Acclaimed by notable authors such as Kate Atkinson and Susanna Moore, 'The Night Guest' has been hailed as 'a masterful prose' showcasing McFarlane's exceptional debut. With its rich storytelling and intense emotional depth, this novel is not just a read but an experience that will linger in your heart long after the last page.
Order now for fast delivery directly to your home. Explore the unexpected, unravel hidden truths, and immerse yourself in this beautifully crafted tale of suspense and memory. Trust the captivating power of 'The Night Guest' to engage your imagination and provoke reflection about life, love, and the shadows that often shape our realities.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143571339
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2014
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 288
Description:
The debut of a major Australian writer, The Night Guest is a mesmerising novel about trust, love, dependence, and the fear that the things you think you know may become the things you're least sure about.
One morning Ruth wakes thinking a tiger has been in her seaside house. Later that day a formidable woman called Frida arrives, looking as if she's blown in from the sea. In fact she's come to care for Ruth. Frida and the tiger- both are here to stay, and neither is what they seem. Which of them can Ruth trust? And as memories of her childhood in Fiji press upon her with increasing urgency, can she even trust herself?
'The Night Guest is such an accomplished and polished debut. A delicacy and poignancy to the writing is combined with almost unbearable suspense.' Kate Atkinson, author of Life After Life
'I will be haunted by its beauty and its truths for along time to come . . . A rapturous, fearsome fable of grief and love.' Susanna Moore, author of In the Cut
'Clear-sighted and compelling . . . and you love Ruth as you travel with her to the book's end.' Ashley Hay, Weekend Australian
'An extraordinary novel. At once a tender thriller and an exquisitely constructed meditation on time and memory, it is propelled by sentence after sentence of masterful prose. With The Night Guest, Fiona McFarlane announces herself as a writer to be read, admired, and read again.' Kevin Powers, author of The Yellow Birds
'The best Australian first novel I've read in years. I so much admire the intelligence that
ISBN: 9780143571339
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2014
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 288
Discover 'The Night Guest,' a captivating debut novel by Fiona McFarlane that intricately weaves themes of trust, love, dependence, and the looming fear of uncertainty. Set in a serene seaside house, the story unfolds as Ruth awakens with the strange sensation that a tiger has entered her home—a surreal beginning to a journey that blends reality with the surreal.
As Frida, a mysterious caregiver, arrives in Ruth's life, both women navigate the delicate intricacies of memory, identity, and self-trust. Is Frida merely a caregiver, or is there something more ominous in her presence? The novel explores the depths of human emotions, making readers question whether they can see the truth in those they hold dear. The haunting memories of Ruth's childhood in Fiji further complicate her reality, making you reconsider the narratives you’ve crafted about your own life.
Acclaimed by notable authors such as Kate Atkinson and Susanna Moore, 'The Night Guest' has been hailed as 'a masterful prose' showcasing McFarlane's exceptional debut. With its rich storytelling and intense emotional depth, this novel is not just a read but an experience that will linger in your heart long after the last page.
Order now for fast delivery directly to your home. Explore the unexpected, unravel hidden truths, and immerse yourself in this beautifully crafted tale of suspense and memory. Trust the captivating power of 'The Night Guest' to engage your imagination and provoke reflection about life, love, and the shadows that often shape our realities.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143571339
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2014
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 288
Description:
The debut of a major Australian writer, The Night Guest is a mesmerising novel about trust, love, dependence, and the fear that the things you think you know may become the things you're least sure about.
One morning Ruth wakes thinking a tiger has been in her seaside house. Later that day a formidable woman called Frida arrives, looking as if she's blown in from the sea. In fact she's come to care for Ruth. Frida and the tiger- both are here to stay, and neither is what they seem. Which of them can Ruth trust? And as memories of her childhood in Fiji press upon her with increasing urgency, can she even trust herself?
'The Night Guest is such an accomplished and polished debut. A delicacy and poignancy to the writing is combined with almost unbearable suspense.' Kate Atkinson, author of Life After Life
'I will be haunted by its beauty and its truths for along time to come . . . A rapturous, fearsome fable of grief and love.' Susanna Moore, author of In the Cut
'Clear-sighted and compelling . . . and you love Ruth as you travel with her to the book's end.' Ashley Hay, Weekend Australian
'An extraordinary novel. At once a tender thriller and an exquisitely constructed meditation on time and memory, it is propelled by sentence after sentence of masterful prose. With The Night Guest, Fiona McFarlane announces herself as a writer to be read, admired, and read again.' Kevin Powers, author of The Yellow Birds
'The best Australian first novel I've read in years. I so much admire the intelligence that