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In this breathtaking tale of familial resilience and dystopian prophecy, Roz Dineen paints a hauntingly familiar world ablaze. Longlisted for the Climate Fiction Prize 2024 and hailed as a Spectator Book of the Year, 'Briefly Very Beautiful' has captivated readers and critics alike.
As global calamity, domestic terrorism, and environmental devastation ravage her city, Cass silently tends to her three young children. With her husband Nathaniel serving as a medic in a distant war, she faces an impossible decision. As survival becomes increasingly precarious, Cass embarks on a perilous journey in search of sanctuary, only to discover that safety is an illusion in a world teetering on the brink of apocalypse.
Dineen's prose is at once sensual and claustrophobic, weaving an unforgettable portrait of maternal devotion in the face of unimaginable adversity. This tour de force explores the lengths to which a mother will go to protect her children, challenging readers to confront the burning question: in a world on fire, what would you do?
Heralded as 'impossible to put down' by the Daily Telegraph and praised by Lee Child as 'instantly immersive, beautifully imagined', 'Briefly Very Beautiful' announces the arrival of a formidable new literary talent. Dineen's unflinching yet inspiring narrative serves as a poignant reminder of what we stand to lose—and what we must fight to preserve—in the face of impending catastrophe.
Book ISBN: | 9781526659194 |
Book Author: | Roz Dineen |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Bloomsbury Circus |
Book Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Book Dimensions: | 241 x 164 x 31 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-06-06 |
Book Pagination: | 336 pages |
Book Weight: | 548g |
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