After Such Kindness by Gaynor Arnold
When the writer, Oxford scholar and photographer John Jameson visits the home of his vicar friend, he is entranced by Daisy, his youngest daughter. Jameson charms her with his wit and child-like imagination as they enjoy afternoons alone by the river and in his rooms. This book deals with their friendship.
A clever, skilfully woven, teasing and compelling story.. entirely plausible and psychologically fascinating ... supremely well concocted * Guardian *
A powerful, emotive novel by a skilled storyteller * Daily Mail *
The fascinating exploration of Victorian social mores climaxes in a totally unexpected ending that flips assumption on its head and shocks to the core. Gripping and unsettling * Easy Living *
Charming and beautifully written, but with dark undertones * We Love this Book *
A powerful, emotive novel by a skilled storyteller * Daily Mail *
The fascinating exploration of Victorian social mores climaxes in a totally unexpected ending that flips assumption on its head and shocks to the core. Gripping and unsettling * Easy Living *
Charming and beautifully written, but with dark undertones * We Love this Book *
Gaynor Arnold was born in Wales, but now lives in Birmingham. Her 2008 debut novel Girl in a Blue Dress (based on the marriage of Charles Dickens) was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize, the Orange Prize and the Desmond Elliott Prize; and shortlisted for the McKitterick Prize. It was published worldwide and translated into several languages. Gaynor's short story collection Lying Together, partly based on her experiences as a social worker, came out in 2011 and was longlisted for the Edge Hill Prize. Her second novel, After Such Kindness (exploring the relationship between Lewis Carroll and his child-muse Alice) was published in 2012. Gaynor has also co-edited The Sea in Birmingham with Julia Bell.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781781251591 |
| ISBN 10 | 1781251592 |
| Title | After Such Kindness |
| Author | Gaynor Arnold |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2013-07-25 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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