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Rough Music

A gripping and evocative story of a Cornish holiday, and the dark secrets of family life
By Patrick Gale
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Rough Music by Patrick Gale intertwines the lives of two families living on separate timelines in a Cornish holiday cottage. As layers of family secrets and personal struggles unfold, the narrative explores themes of memory, love, and the enduring impacts of the past on present relationships. The story beautifully captures the emotional complexities of human connections and the power of forgiveness.
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If you enjoy stories that intricately weave past and present, exploring secrets within family dynamics and the complexities of human relationships, this book might capture your interest. With its beautiful prose and emotional depth, it delves into love, loss, and the long shadows cast by hidden truths. This novel could appeal to readers who appreciate a profound exploration of character and place.

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Rough Music

Gripping and rich with emotional insight and intelligence, Patrick Gale's 'Cornish novel', ROUGH MUSIC is a beautiful portrait of a marriage and family life

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Truly compelling and rich with emotional insight, Patrick Gale's Cornish novel, Rough Music, is a beautiful story of a marriage and the secrets a family holds.

'Sparkling with emotional intelligence. A gripping portrait of a marriage and the quiet, devastating fall-out of family life' Independent

Julian is a contented if naive only child, and a holiday on the coast of North Cornwall should be perfect, especially when distant American cousins join the party. But their arrival brings upheaval and unexpected turmoil.

It is only as a seemingly well-adjusted adult that Julian is able to reflect on the realities of his parents' marriage, and to recognise that the happy, cheerful boyhood he thought was his is infused with secrets, loss and the memory of betrayals that have shaped his life.

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Patrick Gale's Rough Music is praised for its emotional depth and insightful portrayal of family dynamics. The narrative, with its clear and compelling prose, draws readers effortlessly into the story. Critics commend the author for his attention to detail and his ability to deliver a harmonious and believable tale, making it a captivating read.

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ISBN: 9781472255402

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 August 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tinder Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 464

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About the Author

Patrick Gale was born on the Isle of Wight. He spent his infancy at Wandsworth Prison, which his father governed, then grew up in Winchester before going to Oxford University. He now lives on a farm near Land's End. One of this country's best-loved novelists, his most recent works are A Perfectly Good Man, the Richard and Judy bestseller Notes From An Exhibition, the Costa-shortlisted A Place Called Winter and Mother's Boy. His original BBC television drama, Man In An Orange Shirt, was shown to great acclaim in 2017 as part of the BBC's Queer Britannia series, leading viewers around the world to discover his novels.

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