In Certain Circles

Name: In Certain Circles
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781922182296
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By Elizabeth Harrower

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In Certain Circles by Elizabeth Harrower revolves around the intertwining lives of two sets of siblings in post-war Sydney. The novel explores themes of love, family dynamics, and the societal expectations that shape their destinies. As the characters navigate personal ambitions and intimate relationships, their entangled stories reveal the complexities of human connection and the impacts of privilege.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by intense, character-driven narratives exploring relationships, ambition, and the societal expectations of post-war Australia. The story dives deep into the lives of two privileged siblings and the complexities of their interactions with a less fortunate couple, offering a gripping study of human emotions and connections.

The long-lost final novel by the award-winning author of The Watch Tower. Never before published. Not to be missed!

* Major print interview on publication * National television interview to be confirmed * Review coverage on Radio National's Books & Arts Daily and Radio New Zealand * Review coverage in all major newspapers and literary journals across Australia and New Zealand * Wide review coverage across women's magazines and other glossies, such as Australian Women's Weekly, Next, Metro, Vogue and the Listener * Widespread review coverage online * Large-scale consumer marketing campaign, including broad print and online advertising * Advertisements in literary and current affairs publications such as ABR, Griffith Review and the Monthly, and on their associated websites * Extensive online advertising campaign on Fairfax publications and Guardian Australia * Significant budget for bookseller catalogues, including Mother's Day catalogues * Advertisements in bookseller newsletters * Banner advertising on bookseller websites * Feature title in Text newsletters and website * Major social media campaign including dedicated Twitter and Facebook competitions * Ideal bookclub title: reading group notes available on publication at textpublishing.com.au/resources

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Zoe Howard is 17 when her brother, Russell, introduces her to Stephen Quayle. Aloof and harsh, Stephen is unlike anyone she has ever met, described as 'a weird, irascible character out of some dense Russian novel'. His sister, Anna, is shy and thoughtful, 'a little orphan'. They may come from different social worlds, but all four will spend their lives moving in and out of each other's shadow.

Set amid the lush gardens and grand stone houses that line the north side of Sydney Harbour, In Certain Circles is an intense psychological thriller about family and love, tyranny and freedom.

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Elizabeth Harrower's In Certain Circles is a masterfully written novel that blends psychological insight with a sharp examination of love, power, and class. Critics have praised its engaging prose, comparing it to works by writers like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Henry James, and noted its intense, almost hypnotic quality. The novel's long-delayed publication has been celebrated, with reviewers highlighting its exploration of human attraction, moral urgency, and the complexities of sibling dynamics.

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ISBN: 9781922182296

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 April 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 381g

Pages: 254

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