Gale, Patrick
Kansas in August
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472255563
- author:
- Gale, Patrick
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Tinder Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Kansas in August is a witty and warm novel about the complexities of human relationships. When Hilary Metcalfe discovers an abandoned baby on his birthday, he brings it home to provide comfort and company. Meanwhile, Rufus's lover allows herself to be seduced by a frivolous young woman, who is hiding behind a pseudonym.
The story explores themes of hedonism, self-delusion, and the desire to be needed as Hilary, Rufus, and the baby become increasingly entwined. With its bawdy tone and sympathetic characters, this novel offers a nuanced portrayal of human connection.
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