Why Men Lie
$36.38
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
15 September 2013
Summary
A middle-aged woman finds what she thinks is love in later life - a brilliant new novel from the winner of the 2009 Scotiabank Giller Prize.
Effie Gillis is a history professor teaching at a major university. She is also a survivor - of a troubled childhood, two failed marriages and numerous relationships which, for the most part, ended badly.
Now, out of her past, arrives a man who is familiar and yet mysterious; mature, wise, and full of youthful energy. His presence is a re…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780099575221 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0099575221 |
| Author: | Linden MacIntyre |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | Vintage |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 15 September 2013 |
| Weight: | 274g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 128mm x 24mm |
| Series: | The Cape Breton Trilogy |
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Powerful and compelling
Absolutely brilliant…has the flavour of a peaty singlemalt * Globe and Mail *
Powerful and compelling * National Post *
Accomplished and moving novel * Book Oxygen *
Well-staged and very engrossing – William Leith * Evening Standard *
About The Author
Linden MacIntyre
Linden MacIntyre is one of Canada’s most distinguished broadcast journalists. He has been involved in the production of documentaries and stories from all over the world. He is the author of four previous books, including his first novel, The Long Stretch, and a childhood memoir, Causeway, both of which were critically acclaimed; the latter won The Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction in 2007. His most recent novel, The Bishop’s Man, was awarded the 2009 Scotiabank Giller Prize, and two Libris Awards. It was also longlisted for the Dublin IMPAC Prize. MacIntyre was born in St Lawrence, Newfoundland, and grew up in Port Hastings, Cape Breton. He now lives in Toronto.
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