The Lovers' Room by Steven Carroll
"The lovers' room would always be theirs, and they would take it with them wherever they went." As the Allied forces occupy Japan at the end of World War II, an intense love affair develops between shy Australian Allen "Spin" Bowler, an interpreter in the British army, and Momoko, a western-educated, elegant young woman whose calmness and dignity veil the tiredness and defeat she has suffered. Under the spell of Momoko, Spin gradually sheds his shy bookish self. In the quiet sanctuary of Momoko's room, their love transcends the cultural boundaries that divide them. However, the betrayal that follows - of Spin's beliefs and of Momoko - has devastating consequences, forever changing the course of both their lives.
"'If, as they say, the past is another country, then Carroll is the ideal guide' - Sydney Morning Herald"
Steven Carroll was born in Melbourne and grew up in Glenroy. He went to La Trobe University and taught English in schools before playing in bands in the 1970s. After leaving the music scene he began writing as a playwright and became a theatre critic. Now an award-winning author, The Lovers' Room is his UK debut novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780778301462 |
| ISBN 10 | 077830146X |
| Title | The Lovers' Room |
| Author | Steven Carroll |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Mira Books |
| Year published | 2007-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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