Martini Henry by Sara Crowe (English) Paperback Book

Description: Martini Henry by Sara Crowe Living in their crumbling ancestral home should provide plenty of inspiration, but between falling in love, hunting for missing heirlooms and internship applications, things keep getting in the way.So when a young literary professor moves in and catches Sues eye, life begins to take an unexpected turn . FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The hilarious, quirky and utterly charming second novel from the author of CAMPARI FOR BREAKFAST.Every page brings giddy joy . . . a heady cocktail of humanity, humour and heart Tamsin GreigQuirky and funny in spades Helen Lederer, author of LOSING ITLife isnt an exact science. Things can be troublesome. Like pregnant step-mothers, the ins-and-outs of French existentialism . . . having an unexceptional name.In 1988, seventeen-year-old Sue Bowl has a diary, big dreams and e4.73. What she wants most of all is to make it as a writer, as well as stop her decadent aunt Coral spending money she doesnt have.Living in their crumbling ancestral home should provide plenty of inspiration, but between falling in love, hunting for missing heirlooms and internship applications, things keep getting in the way.So when a young literary professor moves in and catches Sues eye, life begins to take an unexpected turn . . .From the author of Campari for Breakfast, a witty and enchanting novel about what happens after you think youve grown up and fallen in love, perfect for fans of I Capture the Castle, Love, Nina and Whered You Go Bernadette. Notes The hilarious, quirky and utterly charming second novel from the author of Campari for Breakfast. Author Biography Sara Crowe is best known as an actress. She has appeared on television, stage and film, including the iconic Four Weddings and a Funeral. She has won the Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actress, the Variety Club Best Actress Award and the London Critics Circle Theatre Award for Most Promising Newcomer. Saras West End appearances include Private Lives, Calendar Girls and Hay Fever. She has also toured with Acorn Antiques- the Musical, and appeared in The City Madam for the Royal Shakespeare Company.Martini Henry is Saras second novel, the follow-up to Campari for Breakfast, which was inspired by a crumbling old house and a love of English eccentricity. She began writing as a child and has also written comedy sketches for television and stand-up. But in the tradition of late developers, she recently re-opened the notebooks of yesteryear and some of the characters climbed out. Review I started reading MARTINI HENRY outside in the sunshine. When the sun disappeared I didnt notice, because the book is so filled with light. Every page brings giddy joy out of tender pockets of loss . . . 3 parts coming-of-age journal, 2 parts historical treasure, 1 part hilarious literary longing, this is a heady cocktail of humanity, humour and heart. * Tamsin Greig *Quirky and funny in spades * Helen Lederer, author of LOSING IT *A fun and quirky read for the summer * OK! *Sara Crowe has written a very intelligent book that intrigues and captivates... Its a book to be savoured and enjoyed, a perfect weekend read! * Hot Brands Cool Places *Brilliantly funny coming-of-age story**** * Heat * Promotional The hilarious, quirky and utterly charming second novel from the author of CAMPARI FOR BREAKFAST.Every page brings giddy joy . . . a heady cocktail of humanity, humour and heart Tamsin GreigQuirky and funny in spades Helen Lederer, author of LOSING IT Review Text "I started reading MARTINI HENRY outside in the sunshine . When the sun disappeared I didnt notice, because the book is so filled with light . Every page brings giddy joy out of tender pockets of loss . . . 3 parts coming-of-age journal, 2 parts historical treasure, 1 part hilarious literary longing , this is a heady cocktail of humanity, humour and heart ." Review Quote "Sara Crowe has written a very intelligent book that intrigues and captivates . . . Its a book to be savoured and enjoyed, a perfect weekend read!" --Hot Brands Cool Places Promotional "Headline" The hilarious, quirky and utterly charming second novel from the author of CAMPARI FOR BREAKFAST. Every page brings giddy joy . . . a heady cocktail of humanity, humour and heart Tamsin Greig Quirky and funny in spades Helen Lederer, author of LOSING IT Details ISBN1784160601 Author Sara Crowe Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd Year 2016 ISBN-10 1784160601 ISBN-13 9781784160609 Format Paperback Imprint Black Swan Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book DEWEY 823.92 Pages 416 Language English UK Release Date 2016-11-17 Publication Date 2016-11-17 AU Release Date 2016-11-17 NZ Release Date 2016-11-17 Narrator Paul McGann Illustrator Mini Random House Translator R. Kevin Hill Birth 1927 Affiliation Lecturer, University of Fort Hare Position Professor Qualifications J.D. Alternative 9781473525276 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145085076;

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