A former soldier reckons with the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland as he tries to rebuild his relationship with his daughter. By the author of Pure and Now We Shall Be Entirely Fre... read more
Three stories of family life - especially mothers and sons - from early in Tanizaki's career - 'Longing', 'Sorrows of a Heretic' and 'The Story of an Unhappy Mother'. (It would be interestin... read more
Set in 1742, this is a rollicking reworking of Moonfleet in which a wild, cross-dressing teenage girl joins a bloodthirsty gang of smugglers to avenge her father's murder.
The discovery in 1799 of a mysterious ancient Greek vase sets in motion conspiracies, revelations and romance. Atmospheric historical fiction with a delightful heroine.
The life of Violeta, of her family, friends and lovers, told in letters to a beloved grandson. Born in 1920 and in her hundredth year, Violeta's story encompasses Chile's C20th struggles.
A Sicilian aristocrat and his American wife agree to write their memoirs; sharing them with each other throws up shadows on the wall... This is a clever, funny novel exploring sexuality, lov... read more