Description
Discover a captivating literary experience with this brand new B-format paperback, featuring a compelling story that revolves around obsession, rivalry, and the challenges of coming-of-age. Published by Bloomsbury in 2020, this 352-page novel has already garnered recognition as a New York Times Book of the Year and received rave reviews from top publications such as the Irish Times and the New York Times Book Review.
Explore the life of Jess Walker, the enigmatic middle child of a middle-class family who has mastered the art of disappearing in plain sight. Her mundane existence transforms when she steps onto a concrete university campus beneath the flat, grey skies of East Anglia, leading her into a vibrant world filled with excitement and new possibilities. As she integrates into a tight-knit group of unconventional friends and their maverick teacher, Lorna Clay, Jess begins to craft a new identity.
Yet, as their bond deepens, darkness creeps into the dynamic, revealing troubling secrets, love affairs, and ultimately, a tragedy that tests their friendship and individual lives. Jess is faced with a profound question: what is the true cost of an extraordinary existence?
With dazzling prose and richly drawn characters, this stand-out novel is a must-read for fans of captivating literary thrillers and character-driven stories. Perfect for readers seeking an intriguing whodunit that delves into the complexities of youth and the human spirit, this book will keep you turning the pages.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526600134
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 352
Description:
A captivating debut about obsession, rivalry and coming of age - an Observer, i and New York Times Book of the Year
'In the vein of Agatha Christie herself. Startling' Irish Times
'Magical in every way ... One of the best novels I've ever read' Fearne Cotton
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Jess Walker, middle child of a middle class family, has perfected the art of vanishing in plain sight. But when she arrives at a concrete university campus under flat, grey, East Anglian skies, her world flares with colour.
Drawn into a tightly-knit group of rule breakers led by their maverick teacher, Lorna Clay Jess begins to experiment with a new version of herself. But the dynamic between the friends begins to darken as they share secrets, lovers and finally a tragedy. Soon Jess is thrown up against the question she fears most- what is the true cost of an extraordinary life?
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'Hypnotic . . . An uncommonly clever whodunnit' New York Times Book Review
'Deftly plotted with vivid, compelling characters' Jojo Moyes
'One of the standout books of the summer' Stylist
Explore the life of Jess Walker, the enigmatic middle child of a middle-class family who has mastered the art of disappearing in plain sight. Her mundane existence transforms when she steps onto a concrete university campus beneath the flat, grey skies of East Anglia, leading her into a vibrant world filled with excitement and new possibilities. As she integrates into a tight-knit group of unconventional friends and their maverick teacher, Lorna Clay, Jess begins to craft a new identity.
Yet, as their bond deepens, darkness creeps into the dynamic, revealing troubling secrets, love affairs, and ultimately, a tragedy that tests their friendship and individual lives. Jess is faced with a profound question: what is the true cost of an extraordinary existence?
With dazzling prose and richly drawn characters, this stand-out novel is a must-read for fans of captivating literary thrillers and character-driven stories. Perfect for readers seeking an intriguing whodunit that delves into the complexities of youth and the human spirit, this book will keep you turning the pages.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526600134
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 352
Description:
A captivating debut about obsession, rivalry and coming of age - an Observer, i and New York Times Book of the Year
'In the vein of Agatha Christie herself. Startling' Irish Times
'Magical in every way ... One of the best novels I've ever read' Fearne Cotton
_________________________
Jess Walker, middle child of a middle class family, has perfected the art of vanishing in plain sight. But when she arrives at a concrete university campus under flat, grey, East Anglian skies, her world flares with colour.
Drawn into a tightly-knit group of rule breakers led by their maverick teacher, Lorna Clay Jess begins to experiment with a new version of herself. But the dynamic between the friends begins to darken as they share secrets, lovers and finally a tragedy. Soon Jess is thrown up against the question she fears most- what is the true cost of an extraordinary life?
_________________________
'Hypnotic . . . An uncommonly clever whodunnit' New York Times Book Review
'Deftly plotted with vivid, compelling characters' Jojo Moyes
'One of the standout books of the summer' Stylist