Chambers, Clare

Small Pleasures: Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2021

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ISBN 13:
9781474613903
author:
Chambers, Clare
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
19.6 x 12.8 x 1.4 centimeters (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£10.00

Description

Small Pleasures is a poignant and thought-provoking novel about a woman's life turned upside down by a mysterious story. In 1950s Britain, Jean Swinney's ordinary existence is disrupted by a young woman's claim of a virgin birth, which sets her on a path to uncover the truth. As Jean delves deeper into the story, her life becomes increasingly intertwined with that of the woman at the centre of the mystery, with unexpected and far-reaching consequences. With wit and dry humour, Clare Chambers brings to life a character who is both relatable and flawed, navigating the complexities of family, friendship, and identity. As the story unfolds, the boundaries between truth and fiction begin to blur, leading to a climax that is both surprising and devastating. This is a beautifully written and quietly affecting novel that explores the human condition with sensitivity and nuance.

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