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Still Life

Name: Still Life
Brand: Gardners Books Ltd
SKU: 9780008283391
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Sarah Winman

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In Still Life by Sarah Winman, the novel unfolds across several decades starting in post-war Italy and moving through to England. It traces the lives of a diverse group of characters whose fates intertwine through love, art, and chance encounters. The novel beautifully explores themes of friendship and the enduring impact of seemingly small events on the course of our lives.
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You might enjoy this book if you love immersive stories that weave together art, history, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of post-war Italy, it beautifully captures the essence of friendship, love, and the enduring impact of art on our lives. With rich characters and a vivid setting, it offers a heartwarming and evocative journey through time and place.

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

Over 500,000 copies sold internationally
A BBC Between the Covers Book Club Pick
A BBC Radio 4 Book at Bedtime
Winner of Dymocks Book of the Year

‘Sheer joy' GRAHAM NORTON

‘Utterly beautiful … filled with hope’ JOANNA CANNON

‘A gorgeous, generous story of kind hearts and kindred spirits’ DAILY MIRROR

From the author of When God was a Rabbit and Tin Man, Still Life is a big-hearted story of the families we forge and the friendships that make us.

1944, Italy. As bombs fall around them, two strangers meet in the ruined wine cellar of a Tuscan villa and share an extraordinary evening.

Ulysses Temper is a young British soldier, Evelyn Skinner a 64-year-old art historian living life on her own terms. She has come to salvage paintings from the wreckage of war and relive memories of her youth when her heart was stolen by an Italian maid in a particular room with a view. Ulysses’ chance encounter with Evelyn will transform his life – and all those who love him back home in London – forever.

Uplifting, sweeping and full of unforgettable characters, Still Life is a novel about beauty, love, family and friendship.

‘THE most beautiful book … it will stay with me a long time’ SARA COX, BBC TWO’S BETWEEN THE COVERS

‘Extraordinary . . . my book of the year’ LIZ NUGENT

‘Moving, wise, poetic and funny’ DAILY MAIL

‘Winman’s pages teem with boisterous, exuberant life’ SUNDAY TIMES

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Still Life by Sarah Winman is celebrated for its infectious storytelling and vibrant characters, creating a novel full of joy and charm. Reviewers praise its artistry and poetry, appreciating the novel's depth and humanity. It's described as a generous, hopeful narrative that beautifully embodies the spirit of kindness and connection.

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ISBN: 9780008283391

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Sarah Winman grew up in Essex and now lives in London. She attended the Weber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art and went on to act in theatre, film and television. Her first novel, When God Was a Rabbit was an international bestseller, her second A Year of Marvellous Ways was a Sunday Times bestseller and Tin Man was shortlisted for the Costa Novel award 2018.

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