Nunn, Malla
A Beautiful Place to Die
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509842018
- author:
- Nunn, Malla
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.3 x 2.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Mystery & Detective, Historical,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A Beautiful Place to Die by Malla Nunn is set against the complex backdrop of apartheid South Africa. When an Afrikaans police captain is murdered in a small country town, Detective Emmanuel Cooper must navigate the racial and social divisions that threaten to tear the community apart. As the National Party introduces laws to support the system of apartheid, Emmanuel struggles to remain a good man in the face of extraordinary power. This thought-provoking novel combines a compelling plot with a nuanced portrayal of a pivotal period in history, revealing the human desires that drive us all, regardless of our backgrounds or circumstances. A gripping and multi-layered debut, A Beautiful Place to Die is the first in a planned series featuring Detective Emmanuel Cooper.
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