Valentine Grey
$33.06
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
8 July 2013
Summary
Valentine Grey: A Novel of Love, War, and Identity
London 1897: Valentine Grey, raised in the sun-drenched landscapes of India, finds herself stifled by the corsets and cold of England. Her only solace is her vivacious cousin, Reggie.
Reggie and his lover, Frank, introduce Valentine to London’s hidden world, sharing clandestine bars, theaters, gardens, and even the thrill of cycling.
But the shadow of the Boer War looms, and Reggie’s father enlists him in the Volunte…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781844088331 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1844088332 |
| Series: | Virago Press |
| Author: | Sandi Toksvig |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Virago Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 8 July 2013 |
| Weight: | 245g |
| Dimensions: | 124mm x 198mm x 23mm |
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Toksvig’s warm characterisation drives the narrative, especially when set against her droll yet richly detailed evocation of an unedifying period of modern history … Toksvig’s shining creation, Valentine Grey, [is] a courageous and captivating character … begging for a sequel - Sunday Telegraph - Lucy Beresford
Teasing out untold stories of the battlefield and of gay history … follows in the footsteps of the likes of Sarah Waters and Pat Barker … Toksvig’s seemingly effortless ability to entertain shines through - Independent - Lucy ScholesAbout The Author
Sandi Toksvig
Sandi Toksvig, holding a first-class degree from Cambridge, entered the theatre as a writer and performer and was a founder member of the Comedy Store Players. Well known for her television and radio work as a presenter, writer, and actor, she has written six books for children. Her first adult novel, WHISTLING FOR THE ELEPHANTS, was published in 1999.
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