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The Dust Never Settles

By Karina Lickorish Quinn
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The Dust Never Settles by Karina Lickorish Quinn intertwines family history and magical realism as it explores the legacy of colonialism and personal identity. Set in a haunted house in Lima, the story delves into the protagonist’s journey of uncovering family secrets while confronting the ghosts of the past. This novel weaves elements of memory and history with a touch of magic, offering a rich tapestry of lyrical storytelling.
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You might like this book if you enjoy multi-layered narratives that weave elements of magical realism and historical fiction. It delves into themes of memory, identity, and colonialism, set against the backdrop of Peru's rich cultural tapestry. The complex characters and lyrical prose offer an engaging and thought-provoking read.

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A hauntingly beautiful debut for fans of Isabel Allende and Kazuo Ishiguro

A hauntingly beautiful debut for fans of Isabel Allende and Kazuo Ishiguro

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A hauntingly beautiful debut for fans of Isabel Allende and Kazuo Ishiguro.

The yellow walls of Anaïs' family home loom over the sprawling city of Lima. When she left Peru and moved to London, she dared to hope she might have left the echoing voices of her ancestors behind – voices that reverberate through the corridors of the family mansion.

But now she must return to Peru to organise the sale of the house, submerging herself once more in the constant whispers of her deceased relatives. What begins as an uneasy homecoming soon becomes a reckoning with secrets that refuse to stay buried, in this gorgeously atmospheric debut from an unforgettable new literary voice.

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The Dust Never Settles by Karina Lickorish Quinn has been praised for its enchanting and imaginative narrative, drawing comparisons to the magical realism of Isabel Allende and Gabriel García Márquez. Reviewers highlight its blend of Peruvian folklore and history, with a mesmerising approach to themes of identity, family, and ghostly presences. It's commended for its captivating prose and ability to immerse readers in a vivid, time-bending world where past and present intertwine.

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ISBN: 9780861541850

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oneworld Publications

Edition: TPB

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Karina Lickorish Quinn is a bilingual, Peruvian-British writer raised in the English Midlands, Lima and New York. She has a BA from Oxford University, an MA from UCL, and is currently completing her PhD at Queen Mary University of London. Karina is currently the Teaching Fellow in Creative Writing at the University of Leeds. Her short fiction features in Un Nuevo Sol, the first major anthology of British-Latinx writers, published by Flipped Eye Publishing. Her work has also appeared in The Offing, Asymptote, The Journal of Latina Critical Feminism, and Palabritas. In 2016 she was shortlisted for The White Review's short story prize. The Dust Never Settles, is her first novel.

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