Summary
The hero is Eupolis, weary, cynical and believing only in comedy. The heroine is Athens, at the height of her schizophrenic glory. A startling mixture of comedy and tragedy, THE WALLED ORCHARD is the poignant, charming story of their turbulent relationship.
With unforgettable characters and a powerful and moving story, THE WALLED ORCHARD is a wonderful evocation of life in Ancient Greece in the fifth century BC.For information on this and other Orbit titlesBook Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780349114521 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0349114528 |
| Author: | Tom Holt |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Abacus |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 608 |
| Release Date: | 2 May 2001 |
| Weight: | 406g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 128mm x 38mm |
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** ‘Out of his own playful erudition, Tom Holt creates an unforgettable narrator, a wise and caustic commentator on the golden age of Athens– WATERSTONES BOOKS QUARTERLY
‘Read THE WALLED ORCHARD so you can tell your descendants, “I was there when the historical novel started holding its head up with the rest of literature”’ THE WASHINGTON POST
‘Witty, ironic and achieved a deeply felt authenticity.’ THE NEW YORK TIMES‘This book is a hilarious yet well-researached historical novel.’ HISTORICAL NOVEL REVIEW** ‘Out of his own playful erudition, Tom Holt creates an unforgettable narrator, a wise and caustic commentator on the golden age of Athens’ WATERSTONES BOOKS QUARTERLYAbout The Author
Tom Holt
Tom Holt is the acclaimed author of a bestselling series of comic fantasy and historical novels. He lives in Chard, Somerset.
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