Tearne, Roma
The Swimmer
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007301591
- author:
- Tearne, Roma
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperPress
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 12.7 x 2.3 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction and related items / Modern and contemporary fiction (post c. 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Swimmer by Roma Tearne A poignant and powerful novel about love, loss, and the complexities of home. Ria's life has been shaped by tragedy, and she has struggled to find love. But when she encounters Ben, a young man from Sri Lanka, her world is turned upside down. Their romance is a deeply moving and unconventional one, defying boundaries and cultures. As their relationship deepens, the challenges they face become increasingly apparent. The community around them is hostile, and the Home Office's decision on Ben's asylum application hangs in the balance. Tragedy strikes, and Ria and Ben must confront the harsh realities of their situation. This is a heart-wrenching and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of love, identity, and belonging.
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