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A rich historical novel about the aftermath of betrayal, from the Booker prize-winner.
'What was freedom, she thought, other than the right to exercise one's choices?'
Isabel Osmond, a spirited, intelligent young heiress, flees to London after being betrayed by her husband, to be with her beloved cousin Ralph on his deathbed. After a sombre, silent existence at her husband's Roman palazzo, Isabel's daring escape to London reawakens her youthful quest for freedom and independence, as old suitors resurface and loyal friends remind her of happier times.
But soon Isabel must decide whether to return to Rome to face up to the web of deceit in which she has become entangled, or to strike out on her own once more.
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Mrs Osmond is praised as an impressive sequel that captures the atmosphere and style of Henry James, with engaging suspense and elegant prose. Critics commend John Banville for his literary ventriloquism and his ability to evoke Jamesian elegance, while offering a novel that stands as a remarkable work in its own right. The book is noted for its creative empathy, high finish, and its status as a significant contribution to Banville's oeuvre.
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ISBN: 9780241977132
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 July 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 271g
Pages: 384
About the Author
John Banville was born in Wexford, Ireland, in 1945. He is the author of fifteen previous novels including The Sea, which won the 2005 Man Booker Prize. In 2011 he was awarded the Franz Kafka Prize, in 2013 he was awarded the Irish PEN Award for Outstanding Achievement in Irish Literature, and in 2014 he won the Prince of Asturias Award, Spain's most important literary prize. He lives in Dublin.
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