Atkinson, Kate
Started Early, Took My Dog
- ISBN 13:
- 9780552772464
- author:
- Atkinson, Kate
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Black Swan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 2.9 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Started Early, Took My Dog is a gripping literary crime novel from Kate Atkinson, the acclaimed author of Big Sky and Transcription. When security chief Tracy Waterhouse makes a shocking impulse purchase, her humdrum world is turned upside down, plunging her into a world of fear and danger.
As Tracy's life becomes increasingly complicated, she is joined by two other characters: Tilly, an elderly actress struggling with her own demons, and Jackson Brodie, who has returned to his home county in search of someone else's roots. As the past and present collide, all three characters learn that no good deed goes unpunished.
This ambitious and panoramic work is full of excitement, colour and compassion, making it a compelling read for fans of crime fiction and mystery. With its intricate plot and complex characters, Started Early, Took My Dog is a gripping pacey read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.