Smith, Alexander McCall
Trains and Lovers
- ISBN 13:
- 9781846973956
- author:
- Smith, Alexander McCall
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 130mm X 195mm
- Genre:
- 19.5 x 13 x 1.5 centimetres (0.1, Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Four strangers meet on a journey from Edinburgh to London, each with their own tale of love and railways. Mark's brief encounter leads to an impulsive decision, while Kay recounts her long journey back to childhood home in Australia, where she experienced first love. David remembers a teenage friendship that faded into love, and Michael makes a discovery about art and people. Throughout these different experiences, a deep current of love runs through each story. As one character observes, loving others is the good thing we do in our lives. This poignant and surprising story explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of love to shape our experiences. The connections between these strangers are revealed as they share their stories, creating a narrative that is both humorous and heartwarming.