Edith & Oliver
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$21.39
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
29 January 2018
Summary
Edith & Oliver: An Illusion of Love and Loss
Edith and Oliver’s love story began in the dazzling world of the Edwardian music hall. Edith, a spirited pianist, and Oliver, an ambitious illusionist, dream of a future filled with fame and fortune.
But as their family grows, the world changes, and the allure of the music hall fades. Oliver, haunted by the past and battling his demons, seeks one final, groundbreaking illusion to secure his legacy.
As his grip on reali…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781474604697 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1474604692 |
| Author: | Michèle Forbes |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 29 January 2018 |
| Weight: | 276g |
| Dimensions: | 199mm x 132mm x 27mm |
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Critics Review
Forbes’ writing possesses a stealthy power, and her patient layering of the story results in a surprising emotional impact by the time the final page is turned.
Forbes imbues [Edith & Oliver] with such wit and tenderness … a pleasure to read - SUNDAY TIMES
A tender and vivid novel about a failing marriage set in the milieu of the Edwardian music hall - SUNDAY TIMES CULTURE ‘Must Read’Forbes writes beautifully on the hard, peripatetic reality of theatre life behind the greasepaint and glamour. She is also particularly insightful on the internal torment of a man brought down by the slow growth of self-deception … shimmering - DAILY MAILAbout The Author
Michèle Forbes
Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Michele Forbes is an award-winning theatre, television and film actress. Her first novel, GHOST MOTH, was published in 2013 to great critical acclaim and Forbes was shortlisted for Newcomer of the Year at the Irish Book Awards. She lives in Dalkey, Dublin.
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