A Town Called Solace

Name: A Town Called Solace
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SKU: 9781529113433
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By Mary Lawson

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A Town Called Solace by Mary Lawson is a touching exploration of community and human connection set in a small Northern Ontario town. The narrative intertwines the lives of a young girl, an older woman, and a troubled young man, each grappling with loss and searching for understanding. Through their interwoven stories, the novel delves into themes of family, forgiveness, and the impact of past events on the present.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the intricate dynamics of small-town life and the deep connections between its residents. With a poignant narrative that intertwines the lives of three seemingly disparate individuals, it unpacks themes of family, trust, and the complexities of human relationships. If stories that delve into the quieter, yet profoundly moving, aspects of life captivate you, this novel will be a rewarding read.

A Town Called Solace

Eight-year-old Clara, isolated by her distraught parents' efforts to protect her from the truth, is grief-stricken and bewildered.

Liam Kane, newly divorced, newly unemployed, newly arrived in this small northern town, moves into the house next door and within hours gets a visit from the police.

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Set in the frozen north of Canada in 1972, A Town Called Solace is a novel about childhood trauma, painful histories that need reckoning with, and the moments in life when we can change for the better.

'I've been telling everyone I know about Mary Lawson . . . Each of her novels is just a marvel' — Anne Tyler

Clara's rebellious older sister is missing. Grief-stricken and bewildered, she yearns to uncover the truth about what happened.

Liam, newly divorced and newly unemployed, moves into the house next door and within hours gets a visit from the police.

Elizabeth is thinking about a crime committed thirty years ago, one that had tragic consequences for two families. She desperately wants to make amends before she dies.

'Will break your heart' — Graham Norton

'Exquisitely poignant' — Liane Moriarty

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A Town Called Solace by Mary Lawson is praised for its exploration of human nature and the intricacies of interconnected lives, using language that feels natural and effortless. The novel is described as contemplative, subtly humorous and intensely absorbing, with a slow-burning narrative that delivers a blend of beauty and heartbreak. Reviewers have highlighted the vivid and real setting, calling it a tender and meticulously woven story that captures the complexities of the human condition.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529113433

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 216g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Mary Lawson's first novel, Crow Lake, was loved by critics and readers all over the world; it was translated into 25 languages and published in 28 countries. It was a New York Times bestseller, won the McKitterick Prize and spent 75 weeks on the bestseller lists in her native Canada. Her second novel, The Other Side of the Bridge, was longlisted for the Booker Prize and selected for the Richard & Judy Book Club. Road Ends, published in 2014, was described by the New York Times as 'tender and surprising . . . a vivid and evocative tale'. A Town Called Solace, published to critical acclaim in February 2021, was an instant bestseller in her native Canada. Mary came to England in the 1960s, and lives in Kingston-upon-Thames. www.marylawson.ca