Touching Distance by Rebecca Abrams
Touching Distance tells the story of a deadly epidemic without a cure. It is a stunning historical novel of passion, reason and hidden corruption set in 1790s Scotland.
Beautifully worked – a harrowing, atmospheric and fascinating novel, with sound research put to telling use. . shockingly intimate, but with an epic feel. -- Hilary Mantel, Man Booker prize-winning author of Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies
‘A mystery story, a love story, a historical drama – I can’t imagine a reader who would not be moved by this book.’ Janice Galloway
‘A subtle and moving portrait of a man battling his own limitations, both in terms of scientific knowledge and personality . . . With pace and drama, Abrams tells a tale which is at once informative and emotionally rewarding.’ Scotsman
‘A mystery story, a love story, a historical drama – I can’t imagine a reader who would not be moved by this book.’ Janice Galloway
‘A subtle and moving portrait of a man battling his own limitations, both in terms of scientific knowledge and personality . . . With pace and drama, Abrams tells a tale which is at once informative and emotionally rewarding.’ Scotsman
Rebecca Abrams is the author of seven works of fiction and non-fiction. She teaches creative writing at Oxford University and is a regular literary critic for the Financial Times. Her publications include Gardens On Fire: An Anthology of Writers in Lockdown (contributor, July 2020), Jewish Treasures From Oxford Libraries (co-editor, May 2020) and The Jewish Journey (2017). Her first book, When Parents Die, was shortlisted for the MIND award and has since become a highly respected classic in its field. She has been awarded an Amnesty Prize for her reportage on children in war.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781447236740 |
| ISBN 10 | 1447236742 |
| Title | Touching Distance |
| Author | Rebecca Abrams |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2012-10-25 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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