Family Romance

£12.99

This is a memoir in which John Lanchester joins the dots of his parents’ history, their extraordinary secrets and the shape of their shared life. From his grandparents’ beginnings in rural Ireland and colonial Rhodesia, Lanchester navigates through his parents lives. He illuminates their characters and explores their motives.

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Description

In this acclaimed memoir from the award-winning author of Fragrant Harbour and Capital, John Lanchester pieces together his family’s past and uncovers their extraordinary secrets – from his grandparents’ life in colonial Rhodesia to his mother’s time as a nun – with clear-eyed compassion. A true story of family intrigues, of secrets and lies, as they unfold across three generations.

Additional information

Weight 315 g
Dimensions 198 × 126 × 25 mm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

394

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

823.92 (edition:22)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K