Homecoming by Luan Goldie
THE BEAUTIFUL NEW NOVEL FROM THE COSTA SHORT STORY AWARD WINNER AND AUTHOR OF WOMENS PRIZE FOR FICTION LONGLISTED AND BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK NIGHTINGALE POINT A sharp, funny, wonderful writer Diana Evans, bestselling author of Ordinary PeoplePraise for Homecoming:
'A beautiful novelIt was a real pleasure to read' Jing-Jing Lee, author of How We Disappeared
'Every character in the novel is observed with such incisive precision that they all feel entirely real to me now . . . Masterfully written' Beth O'Leary, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Flatshare
'A moving exploration of how one tragic moment can impact on multiple lives. I fell in love with Yvonne, Kiama and Lewis and had my fingers crossed for them throughout' Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City
'Luan Goldie writes with a tender, delicate hand and extraordinary compassion for her characters . . . A true tonic for our times' Kia Abdullah, author of Take It Back
'Luan Goldie's thoughtful second novel explores issues of identity and belonging, as well as the healing power of love and friendship' Daily Mail
'A thoughtful novel about family, friendship and fitting in'Red
'A beautiful story about family, relationships and love' Prima
'This emotionally charged story highlights the complexities of love, grief and forgiveness . . . Homecoming will have you racing to join the dots from start to finish' Heat
'Thought-provoking . . . this engaging novel focuses on love, family and identity' Good Housekeeping
'A gripping read' East Anglian Daily Times
Praise for Luan Goldie:
'A sharp, funny, wonderful writer' Diana Evans, bestselling author of Ordinary People
'Luan Goldie is one to watch. Her writing is heartfelt and sublime' Abir Mukherjee, author of A Rising Man
'Compelling...finely crafted, compassionate' Guardian
'A warm, confident writer with the lightest of touches' Observer
'A story of hope, a cheer to the strength and importance of community and resilience. Beautiful, assured and sincere'
Platinum magazine
Luan Goldie is a primary school teacher, and formerly a business journalist. She has written several short stories and is the winner of the Costa Short Story Award 2017 for her short story ‘Two Steak Bakes and Two Chelsea Buns’. She was also shortlisted for the London Short Story Prize in 2018 and the Grazia/Orange First Chapter competition in 2012, and was chosen to take part in the Almasi League, an Arts Council-funded mentorship programme for emerging writers of colour. In 2019 she was shortlisted for the h100 awards in the Publishing and Writing category.
Her debut novel, Nightingale Point, was longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2020 and the RSL Ondaatje Prize. It was also a Radio 2 Book Club pick. Homecoming is her second novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780008314637 |
| ISBN 10 | 0008314632 |
| Title | Homecoming |
| Author | Luan Goldie |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2020-08-06 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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