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Clouds Among the Stars Victoria Clayton

Clouds Among the Stars By Victoria Clayton

Clouds Among the Stars by Victoria Clayton


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Summary

The Byng family, theatrical down to the youngest, 12-year-old Cordelia, are stunned out of even their normal self-involvement by the news that their father, the celebrated Shakespearean actor, has apparently killed his rival on stage during the last rehearsals for the new production of King Lear.

Clouds Among the Stars Summary

Clouds Among the Stars by Victoria Clayton

Victoria Clayton is the much admired and loved author whose last book was Running Wild. Her writing has been compared to Anita Shreve and Elizabeth Buchan, and HarperCollins are delighted to welcome her to the list with this novel. The Byng family, theatrical down to the youngest, 12 year-old Cordelia, are stunned out of even their normal self-involvement by the news that their father, the celebrated Shakespearean actor, has apparently killed his rival on stage during the last rehearsals for the new production of King Lear. Waldo Byng is arrested for murder and held in police custody : the press camp outside the house, detectives attempt to interview the family and friends, and Clarissa Byng abandons the entire scene by fleeing with her longtime companion. It is left to the rest of the family to try to find a way through this disaster and above all to earn some money as the play is naturally cancelled. The nine months from arrest to the final trial are a wonderful learning curve about the real world for all of them, in particular for Harriet, considered the most 'sensible' of the remarkable family. Clouds among the Stars is a true pleasure to read: witty, perceptive about some of our social habits, with an outstanding cast of characters, wonderful scenes including some of the best parties and theatrical behaviour; and above all written with a style, charm and verve that makes one want to start to read it again as soon as one has finished.

Clouds Among the Stars Reviews

Praise for Victoria Clayton and her novels: 'A sharp-eyed social comedy to curl up with.' Woman and Home 'A high-class romantic production.' Marie Claire 'Victoria Clayton is unafraid to take a story by the scruff of the neck.' Independent 'Victoria Clayton has a glinting wit and intelligence.' Mail on Sunday 'Delightful humour which overlays a beady observation and perception.' Mail on Sunday 'The charm and vivacity with which the author presents her scenario and the precision with which she describes character and setting make this a very enjoyable read. Social comedy is a difficult thing to do, but Clayton shows herself an adept practitioner.' Times

About Victoria Clayton

Victoria Clayton is married and lives in Northamptonshire. She is the author of many previous novels.

Additional information

GOR002007851
9780007142545
0007142544
Clouds Among the Stars by Victoria Clayton
Used - Very Good
Hardback
HarperCollins Publishers
20030707
N/A
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