Penelope Lively
Spiderweb : a Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780060929725
- author:
- Penelope Lively
- format:
- Trade Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperCollins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 224
- Genre:
- Psychological Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
At sixty-five, Stella Brentwood buys a cottage in Somerset and slowly builds a life among her new neighbours. A retired anthropologist, she has spent her life studying communities, but now seeks to become part of one herself. As she navigates the complexities of rural village life, Stella must confront her own reluctance to form close relationships. With its nuanced prose, Spiderweb is a thought-provoking novel that explores the human experience in modern times. This captivating story follows Stella's journey as she searches for true friendship and love in a small community where she has finally found a place to call home. Written with exquisite subtlety, this book offers a deeply moving portrayal of one woman's quest for connection and belonging.