Interpretations of Love, 9781529421712
Hardcover
A lost letter, a family secret, and love’s enduring impact.

Interpretations of Love

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  • Hardcover

    240 pages

  • Release Date

    11 November 2024

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Summary

The Unsent Letter: A Tapestry of Love and Loss

‘Her work merits comparison with that of Edna O’Brien or Muriel Spark’ New York Times

Stretching from war-torn 1940’s Liverpool to Oxford at the end of the century, this story explores the emotional landscape of the time and the impact tiny moments of betrayal can have on our relationships in the years that follow.

Malcolm has held on to a secret for more than fifty years: a letter his sister So…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781529421712
ISBN-10:1529421713
Author:Jane Campbell
Publisher:Quercus Publishing
Imprint:riverrun
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:240
Release Date:11 November 2024
Weight:340g
Dimensions:218mm x 140mm x 28mm
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Critics Review

The octogenarian’s novel Interpretations of Love, set in the 1940s, has moving things to say about grief * Independent (Biggest read for July) *Reminded me of Ian McEwan’s Atonement … a haunting debut * The Lady *For fans of Atonement * Grazia (The hot debut) *Astute, thought-provoking, and brilliantly constructed, this is an instant classic. * Oprah Daily *A perfectly poised, elegant debut from an octogenarian author who understands her characters better than they understand themselves. * Saga *Thoughtful, elegant, self-analytical, fluently offering vivid description and interesting thoughts …This suspenseful, morally complex plot reminded me a bit of Ian McEwan’s ‘Atonement.’ * The Washington Post *Wise and moving … stunning. * Daily Mail *

About The Author

Jane Campbell

Jane grew up in Zambia and Cape Town and read English at Oxford. She has worked as a Group Analyst, teaching and training and lecturing internationally, for nearly forty years. Cat Brushing is her first collection.

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