Lucy Caldwell
All the Beggars Riding
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571270569
- author:
- Lucy Caldwell
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 12.6 x 1.8 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
All the Beggars Riding by Lucy Caldwell is a poignant and powerful portrait of a woman confronting her past. Lara's life has been shaped by the absence of her father, who died in a helicopter crash when she was just twelve years old. As she nurses her dying mother, Lara must come to terms with the secrets and lies that have defined their family for so long. The story is told through Lara's voice, which offers a deeply personal and introspective account of her experiences growing up. With unflinching honesty, Caldwell explores themes of love, loss, and identity, creating a heartbreaking narrative that will resonate with readers. As time runs out, Lara must face the truth about her family's past and the choices that have led her to where she is today. This is a deeply moving and thought-provoking novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading.