The Free and Easy by Anne Haverty
A wealthy American, burdened by a recurrent dream about his native Ireland, dispatches his grand-nephew, Tom Blessman to the old country to offer assistance. In Dublin, Tom is bewildered to find a city thronged with glossy, happening people and an economy in overdrive. Tom attempts to make sense of it all - and to resolve his own personal history.
'Thrillingly original.. A work of rare achievement... To that long list of Irish writers who write better English than the English, a new name can be added.' Sunday Telegraph 'Gloriously comic... I can't remember when I last so enjoyed or admired a novel.' Literary Review 'Haverty's ability to imagine the sights, smells and voices of early 19th century London is nothing short of miraculous.' Sunday Telegraph 'Luminous intelligence, humour and sympathy.' The Times
Anne Haverty has published twoprevious novels: One Day As A Tiger (winner of the Rooney Prize and shortlisted for the 1997 Whitbread First Novel Award) and The Far Side Of A Kiss (longlisted for the Booker Prize). Chatto also publishes her poetry. Born in Tipperary, she now lives in Dublin.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780701179748 |
| ISBN 10 | 0701179740 |
| Title | The Free and Easy |
| Author | Anne Haverty |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2006-04-06 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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