Description
Discover 'Theft: A Love Story', a captivating novel by Peter Carey that intertwines art, ambition, and unexpected romance. This unique literary experience invites readers into the life of Michael 'Butcher' Boone, a once-renowned painter navigating his new reality in a secluded country house. As a caretaker for his brother Hugh, their fragile existence is disrupted by the entrance of Marlene, a charismatic young woman who brings with her a whirlwind of change. With her lineage connected to the esteemed painter Jacques Liebovitz, Marlene's presence sets off a thrilling sequence of events, challenging the very fabric of their lives.
This novel is not just a tale of love and loss; it serves as a profound exploration of creativity, the human condition, and the complexities of relationships. Ideal for fans of literary fiction, this gripping narrative is lauded for its wise humor and deep emotional resonance. Suitable for book clubs and reading enthusiasts alike, 'Theft: A Love Story' is a must-have addition to your bookshelf.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760896522
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 288
Get your copy today and dive into this inventive storytelling that resonates long after the last page is turned. Fast shipping options available to ensure you receive your book promptly.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760896522
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 288
Description:
One of Peter Carey's most searingly inventive novels yet. Wise, funny, profound.
Michael 'Butcher' Boone is an ex-'really famous' painter, now reduced to living in a remote country house and acting as caretaker for his younger brother, Hugh. Alone together they've forged a delicate equilibrium, a balance instantly destroyed when a mysterious young woman named Marlene walks out of a rainstorm and into their lives. Beautiful, smart, and ambitious, she's the daughter-in-law of the late great painter Jacques Liebovitz. Soon Marlene sets in motion a chain of events that could be the making, or the ruin, of them all . . .
This novel is not just a tale of love and loss; it serves as a profound exploration of creativity, the human condition, and the complexities of relationships. Ideal for fans of literary fiction, this gripping narrative is lauded for its wise humor and deep emotional resonance. Suitable for book clubs and reading enthusiasts alike, 'Theft: A Love Story' is a must-have addition to your bookshelf.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760896522
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 288
Get your copy today and dive into this inventive storytelling that resonates long after the last page is turned. Fast shipping options available to ensure you receive your book promptly.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760896522
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 288
Description:
One of Peter Carey's most searingly inventive novels yet. Wise, funny, profound.
Michael 'Butcher' Boone is an ex-'really famous' painter, now reduced to living in a remote country house and acting as caretaker for his younger brother, Hugh. Alone together they've forged a delicate equilibrium, a balance instantly destroyed when a mysterious young woman named Marlene walks out of a rainstorm and into their lives. Beautiful, smart, and ambitious, she's the daughter-in-law of the late great painter Jacques Liebovitz. Soon Marlene sets in motion a chain of events that could be the making, or the ruin, of them all . . .