BOOTH

Name: BOOTH
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781788168649
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Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2022

By Karen Joy Fowler

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Booth by Karen Joy Fowler delves into the intriguing and turbulent world of the Booth family, leading up to the infamous act committed by John Wilkes Booth. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century America, the narrative explores themes of family, ambition, and the burdens of infamy, all while painting a rich portrait of the siblings whose lives were overshadowed by their brother's legacy.
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If you're intrigued by historical fiction that delves into the complexities of a famous theatrical family caught in the turbulence of American history, this book may appeal to you. It blends rich character exploration with insights into the societal tensions leading up to the Civil War, offering a captivating read.

BOOTH

The major new novel from million-copy bestselling author of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves

The major new novel from million-copy bestselling author of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves

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Accomplished, immersive and profoundly satisfying Cathy Rentzenbrink

Brilliantly recounts the story of the American theatrical dynasty that produced Lincoln's assassin Sunday Times Book of the Month

SIX BROTHERS AND SISTERS. ONE INJUSTICE THAT WILL SHATTER THEIR BOND FOREVER

Junius is the patriarch, a celebrated Shakespearean actor who fled bigamy charges in England, both a mesmerising talent and a man of terrifying instability. As his children grow up in a remote farmstead in 1830s rural Baltimore, the country draws ever closer to the boiling point of secession and civil war.

Of the six Booth siblings who survive to adulthood, each has their own dreams they must fight to realise – but it is Johnny who makes the terrible decision that will change the course of history – the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Booth is an epic and riveting novel focused on the very things that bind, and break, a family.

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Karen Joy Fowler's Booth has been described as a masterfully written and immersive novel that offers insights into the dynamics of the Booth family set against American history. Reviewers praise Fowler's ability to illuminate the past while drawing parallels to contemporary issues, creating a dense and intricately detailed world. The book is noted for its wit, profound insights, and its exploration of familial and national complexities, earning high acclaim for its relevance and literary skill.

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ISBN: 9781788168649

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Serpent's Tail

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

Karen Joy Fowler is the New York Times-bestselling author of three short story collections and seven novels, including The Jane Austen Book Club. We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2014, won the PEN/Faulkner Prize and has sold over a million copies.

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