Philip Hensher
The Northern Clemency
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007461684
- author:
- Philip Hensher
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fourth Estate
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 752
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Northern Clemency by Philip Hensher is an epic novel that chronicles the lives of ordinary people in Sheffield over two decades. Spanning from 1974 to 1996, it explores the relationships between two families and their neighbours, set against the backdrop of significant social change in England.
As the country undergoes a shift from manufacturing to service industries, the lives of Malcolm Glover, Katherine Glover, Bernie Sellers, and their children become intertwined. The day the Sellers move in marks a turning point for both families, with consequences that will reverberate throughout the next twenty years.
Inspired by the grand scale of 19th-century Russian novels, Hensher's novel offers a powerful portrait of English life, exploring themes of family, history, and social change. With its expansive scope and complex web of relationships, The Northern Clemency is a compelling read for anyone interested in character-driven fiction.
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