Louis de Bernières is the author of many award-winning novels, including Birds Without Wings, Corelli’s Mandolin, The Dust That Falls from Dreams, Notwithstanding, A Partisan’s Daughter, Red Dog, Señor Vivo and the Coca Lord, The Troublesome Offspring of Cardinal Guzman, and The War of Don Emmanuel’s Nether Parts. Selected by Granta as one of the twenty Best of Young British Novelists in 1993, de Bernières lives in England. www.louisdebernieres.co.uk
“Superb. . . . [A] heart-gladdening and heartbreaking drama.”
—Minneapolis Star Tribune
“De Bernières writes with whimsical sympathy.” —The Guardian
“Deft delineation of character is one of Louis de Bernières’
strengths. He does not caricature his people by highlighting their
quirks, but shows them in action or dealing with inner conflicts.
Consequently, the plot is not imposed on them by the exigencies of
telling a story, but develops from their personalities and
behavior.” —The Washington Times
“Witty and heartfelt. . . . De Bernières creates an impressionistic
depiction of Britain recovering from one world war and slipping
inexorably into another. . . . An irresistible reading experience.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A richly enjoyable, agreeably old-fashioned novel. . . . De
Bernières has so completely immersed himself in the period of which
he is writing that his book . . . recalls bestsellers of the 1920s
and 30s.” —The Scotsman
“Told with the usual warmth, subtlety, and emotional intelligence
that de Bernières brings to his fiction.” —Sydney Morning
Herald
“Wonderful.” —The Daily Telegraph
“This tragicomic romp has a winning glint in its eye, delivering
oodles of Downton-esque entertainment as it portrays a changing
Britain poised uneasily on the brink of modernity.” —Daily Mail
“[A] heart-tugging tale of love, loss, guilt and regret.” —Sunday
Express
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