A Single Rose by Muriel Barbery
The temples and teahouses of Kyoto are the scene of a Frenchwoman's emotional awakening in the stunning fifth novel by international bestseller Muriel Barbery.
'An ode to Japan.. a magnificent, resonant, finely crafted novel' Le Monde 'Muriel Barbery sows beauty on every page' Elle 'A small miracle' Lire 'A moving, accomplished novel ... thoughtful, ethereal and inspired' L'Obs Praise for The Elegance of the Hedgehog 'Resistance is futile ... you might as well buy it before someone recommends it for your book group. Its charm will make you say yes' The Guardian 'Clever, informative and moving ... an admirable novel' The Observer 'Breathtakingly singular ... totally French yet completely universal' Good Housekeeping 'A fascinating maze of emotional release' Foreword Reviews 'A lyrical and opaque story' Publishers Weekly 'Rich with atmosphere and character and drawing on themes of grief and second chances, this is a delicate delight' Living Magazine
Barbery, Muriel: - Muriel Barbery is a former lecturer in philosophy and the bestselling author of four previous novels, including the IMPAC-shortlisted The Elegance of the Hedgehog. Published in France in 2006 and in the UK in 2008, the novel was translated in 44 countries and has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide, and was described by Le Figaro as 'the publishing phenomenon of the decade'. Barbery has lived in Kyoto, Amsterdam and Paris, and now lives in the French countryside.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781913547110 |
| ISBN 10 | 1913547116 |
| Title | A Single Rose |
| Author | Muriel Barbery |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Gallic Books |
| Year published | 2021-09-23 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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