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Bel Canto

By Ann Patchett
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Bel Canto by Ann Patchett is a captivating novel that explores the unexpected bonds formed during a hostage crisis in an unnamed South American country. A lavish party in honour of a famous opera singer takes a dramatic turn when a group of armed terrorists seizes the gathering. As weeks stretch on, hostages and captors alike develop deep connections, transcending cultural barriers.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by stories that blend suspense, music, and the complexities of human connections. Set against a backdrop of an unexpected hostage situation, it delves into beautifully crafted relationships that arise in the most unexpected circumstances. If you enjoy narratives that explore the transformative power of art amidst chaos, this novel might be just right for you.

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Bel Canto

Winner of The Women’s Prize for Fiction and the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction.

The poignant – and at times very funny – novel from the internationally bestselling author of The Dutch House and Commonwealth.

Winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction

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Winner of The Women’s Prize for Fiction and the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction.

The poignant – and at times very funny – novel from the internationally bestselling author of The Dutch House and Commonwealth.

Somewhere in South America, at the home of the country's vice president, a lavish birthday party is being held in honour of the powerful businessman Mr. Hosokawa. Roxane Coss, opera's most revered soprano, has mesmerised the international guests with her singing.

It is a perfect evening – until a band of gun-wielding terrorists takes the entire party hostage. But what begins as a panicked, life-threatening scenario slowly evolves into something quite different, a moment of great beauty, as terrorists and hostages forge unexpected bonds and people from different continents become compatriots, intimate friends, and lovers.

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Bel Canto by Ann Patchett is praised for its engaging blend of thriller elements, romantic comedy, and thought-provoking themes, making it a compelling read. It is celebrated for its crisp writing and immaculate plotting. The novel is compared to operatic performances, moving seamlessly through humour, tragedy, and romance, whilst being noted for Patchett's unique style and wisdom.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008610029

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd

Edition: Collins Modern Classics edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 336

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Ann Patchett Contemporary Romance Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Romance

About the Author

Ann Patchett is originally from Los Angeles and is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College. She is the author of two earlier novels, The Patron Saint of Liars and Taft. She lives in Nashville and is the Tennessee Williams Fellow in Creative Writing at the University of the South

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