Love In Idleness
'Really charming and inspired' Alison Lurie
$34.77
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
20 June 2004
Summary
When Polly and Theo Noble book the Casa Luna, near Cortona, for their summer holiday they plan a civilised Anglo-American house-party with Theo’s brother Daniel, Daniel’s girlfriend Ellen, and Polly’s old schoolfriend Hemani in an idyllic Tuscan setting. Their children Tania and Robbie will have Hemani’s son Bron to play with, and Theo’s mother, Betty is expected to keep her grandchildren under control by force of a personality that can curdle mayonnaise at a hundred paces. Even Ivo Sponge, t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780349115856 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0349115850 |
| Author: | Amanda Craig |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Abacus |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 20 June 2004 |
| Weight: | 246g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 126mm x 22mm |
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This is a life-affirming read - take it on holiday, but leave the rest of the party at home - Bel Mooney, THE TIMES
[the] romantic complications, comic set pieces and heart-warming conclusion make this the most accomplished reinvention of Shakespeare’s Dream since Peter Brook’s influential RSC production in 1970 - Michael Arditti, DAILY MAILThe novel works brilliantly as a sharp and funny analysis of modern mores, a magical story of transformation - and only after that a clever literary joke - Suzi Feay, INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAYAn intelligent and satisfying romantic comedy. - WOMAN AND HOMEAbout The Author
Amanda Craig
Amanda Craig is a well-known journalist and broadcaster. She is the author of A VICIOUS CIRCLE and IN A DARK WOOD.
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