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A beautifully observed, tender and elegiac new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Librarian.
Grandmothers is the story of three very different women and their relationship with the younger generation:
Fiercely independent Nan, who leads a secret life as an award-winning poet when she is not teaching her grandson Billy how to lie.
Glamorous Blanche, deprived of the company of her beloved granddaughter Kitty by her hostile daughter-in-law, who finds solace in rebellious drinking and shoplifting.
Shy, bookish Minna, who in the safety of a shepherd's hut, shares with her surrogate granddaughter Rose her passion for reading.
The outlook of all three women subtly alters when, through their encounters with each other, they discover that the past is always with us and that we go on learning and changing until the very end.
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Grandmothers by Salley Vickers is praised for its affectionate portrayal of the bonds and love shared between grandmothers and children, whether they are family or not. The novel is noted for its insightful exploration of relationships, written with clarity and a gentle touch. Critics appreciate Vickers' ability to delve into the complexities of the human heart with a discerning eye, making it a cherished addition to contemporary fiction.
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ISBN: 9780241371435
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 September 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 213g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Salley Vickers is the author of many acclaimed novels including the best-selling Miss Garnet's Angel, Mr Golightly's Holiday, The Other Side of You and The Cleaner of Chartres (Viking 2012) and two short story collections, the latest The Boy Who Could See Death (Viking 2015). She has worked as a cleaner, a dancer, a teacher of children with special needs, a university lecturer and a psychoanalyst. She now writes and lectures full time. Find out more at www.salleyvickers.com or @SalleyVickers.
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