Illyrian Spring [electronic resource]
Ann Bridge2012
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'Excellent . . . at once romantic and tough, absurd yet realistic, escapist yet
down-to-earth.' -- Jenny Uglow
Grace Kilmichael, the well-known painter, is running away. She's escaping her
husband, and his wandering eye, her bullying grown-up children, and the
tiresomeness of being herself.
En route to Split and Dubrovnik, Grace travels through Paris and Venice, and to
the glories of Torcello. Here she meets Nicholas - fascinating, rebellious,
completely unsuitable (and half her age). Thrown into turmoil by their
relationship, it is not until Grace arrives in the remote, unspoilt beauty of
the Illyrian coast, among the wildflowers and peaceful villages, that she can
truly begin to find enlightenment.
Both farcically funny and full of wisdom, this is a classic novel of escape and
rediscovery, set against the glorious Illyrian spring.
'This is the most intelligently escapist novel - and scandalous for its time.
What astonishes is its freshness. Reading it is like ta...
Main title:
Illyrian Spring [electronic resource] / Ann Bridge
Author:
Ann Bridge, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Daunt Books, 2012
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (336 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781907970238
Language:
English
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BRN:
428461
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