Jones, Lloyd

Hand Me Down World

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ISBN 13:: 9781848544802
author:: Jones, Lloyd
format:: Paperback
publisher:: John Murray
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.4 x 2.6 cm
Genre:: Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
Condition:: New
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A woman's journey across continents is marked by encounters that leave an indelible mark. She searches for her missing child, and each person she meets has a story to share: the truck driver who mistook her for a prostitute, the hunters who almost shot her, the Frenchman who loved her, the blind man and the lodger. As she navigates this complex web of tales, her own narrative begins to unfold. This is a powerful exploration of human connection and the ways in which our experiences shape us. With its nuanced prose and thoughtful characterisation, Hand Me Down World is a thought-provoking novel that invites readers to reflect on the power of storytelling and the resilience of the human spirit.

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