Haddon, Mark

The Porpoise

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ISBN 13:
9781529110708
author:
Haddon, Mark
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Vintage
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 2 centimetres (0.2
Genre:
Fiction & Literature,Literary, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£10.90

Description

Mark Haddon's The Porpoise is a breathtaking novel that begins with a harrowing plane crash, setting in motion a tale of obsession, secrecy, and rescue. When the pregnant wife of the wealthy Philippe is killed, his daughter Angelica survives, but her life is forever changed by her father's sinister obsession with her safety. As Angelica grows into a beautiful teenager, a young man named Darius encounters her and intuitively understands their secret. He decides to rescue her, but the attempt goes awry, and he flees England by sea. This contemporary story mirrors the ancient legend of Antiochus, whose love for the daughter of his dead wife was discovered by the adventurer Appolinus of Tyre. In The Porpoise, Haddon masterfully weaves together myth and meaning, creating a rich and gorgeous narrative that moves forward at a ferocious pace. With its themes speaking deeply to the current moment, this novel is a major literary achievement that showcases Haddon's myriad talents.

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