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In this captivating coming-of-age tale set against the backdrop of a sultry French summer, Rumer Godden weaves a mesmerising narrative of love, deception, and innocence lost. The Greengage Summer, penned by the acclaimed author of Black Narcissus (now a major BBC drama series), paints a vivid and poignant portrait of adolescence on the cusp of adulthood.
When an unexpected illness befalls their mother during a holiday abroad, five young siblings find themselves thrust into the care of Les Oeillets, an elegant yet fading hotel. Under the watchful and increasingly envious eye of the alluring patronne, Mademoiselle Zizi, the children seek solace in the company of her enigmatic and charming lover, Eliot. Amidst the gnarled trees of ancient orchards, thirteen-year-old Cecil observes from the periphery as her strikingly beautiful sister, Joss, becomes entangled in a perilous affair that threatens to shatter their idyllic summer.
Godden's masterful prose pulsates with life, earning her accolades from the Daily Telegraph and the New York Times, which hails her as 'one of the finest English novelists'. The Evening Standard lauds The Greengage Summer as 'an exciting tale' brimming with 'charm and atmosphere'. This haunting exploration of adolescent desire and familial bonds is sure to captivate readers long after the final page is turned.
Book ISBN: | 9781529078404 |
Book Author: | Rumer Godden |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Pan Books |
Book Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
Book Dimensions: | 129 x 198 x 16 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2022-10-13 |
Book Pagination: | 240 pages |
Book Weight: | 176g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’