The Summer of Broken Stories by James Wilson
England, 1950s. While out playing in the woods, ten-year-old Mark meets a man living in an old railway carriage. Despite his wild appearance, the stranger, who introduces himself as Aubrey Hillyard, is captivating – an irreverent outsider who is shunned by Mark’s fellow villagers, and a writer to boot. Aubrey encourages Mark to tell stories about his own make-believe world, and in return he informs the boy about a novel he is writing – a work of ominous science fiction. As the meddling villagers plot to drive Aubrey out, Mark finds himself caught between two worlds – yet convinced that he must help Aubrey prevail at any cost. Dealing with powerful themes of friendship, rebellion and betrayal, The Summer of Broken Stories is James Wilson’s long-awaited new novel.
This book is so subtle, so moving, so intelligent — it does knock spots off almost everything else around-- Derek Beaven, author of Acts of Mutiny
Wilson has a gifted, original voice * The Daily Telegraph *
This is a real treat * Yorkshire Gazette Herald *
Wilson has a gifted, original voice * The Daily Telegraph *
This is a real treat * Yorkshire Gazette Herald *
Born in Cambridge and educated at Oxford, James Wilson now lives in London and Normandy. He is the author of four acclaimed novels – The Dark Clue, The Bastard Boy, The Woman in the Picture and Consolation – as well as a work of narrative non-fiction, The Earth Shall Weep: A History of Native America.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846883934 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846883938 |
| Title | The Summer of Broken Stories |
| Author | James Wilson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Alma Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2016-05-26 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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