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Tim Pears' captivating second instalment in his acclaimed West Country trilogy, shortlisted for the 2018 Winston Graham Historical Prize, weaves a tale of two young souls in pre-Great War Devon and Cornwall. This exquisite narrative follows the diverging paths of a pair of adolescents, united by affection yet separated by circumstance.
Thirteen-year-old Lottie, bereft and confined to her father's estate, finds solace in her keen observations of the natural world. She immerses herself in the intricate tapestry of flora and fauna, marvelling at the delicate balance of life and death in the wilderness that surrounds her.
Meanwhile, Leo embarks on a solitary odyssey through the West Country's untamed landscapes, sustaining himself on wild berries and seeking shelter in thickets. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a band of travellers, their vibrant caravans beckoning him towards Penzance and a world beyond his wildest imaginings.
With prose as rich and varied as the countryside it depicts, 'The Wanderers' is a mesmerising exploration of adolescence, nature, and the inexorable march of progress in early 20th-century rural England.
Book ISBN: | 9781408892305 |
Book Author: | Tim Pears |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Book Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Book Dimensions: | 198 x 129 x 25 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2018-06-14 |
Book Pagination: | 384 pages |
Book Weight: | 274g |
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