Before the Earthquake by Maria Allen
A highly memorable debut - shortlisted for the Desmond Elliott Prize
Allen's prose is perfectly attuned to the atavistic ways of the village. . Spellbinding * Guardian *
A brooding mystery: atmospheric and deftly paced -- Hephzibah Anderson * Daily Mail *
[A] fabulous historical page turner * Good Housekeeping *
A beautiful, subtle book...a deeply moving debut * Nicola Monaghan *
A fine and heartbreaking novel * Fiona Shaw *
A brooding mystery: atmospheric and deftly paced -- Hephzibah Anderson * Daily Mail *
[A] fabulous historical page turner * Good Housekeeping *
A beautiful, subtle book...a deeply moving debut * Nicola Monaghan *
A fine and heartbreaking novel * Fiona Shaw *
Maria Allen is half Italian, half English and has lived in different parts of Italy and the USA. She has worked as a journalist, in TV research, publishing and most recently in teaching. She lives in Loughborough.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781906994044 |
| ISBN 10 | 1906994048 |
| Title | Before the Earthquake |
| Author | Maria Allen |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Desmond Elliott Prize 2010 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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