Burning Down

Discover 'Burning Down', an enthralling novel by acclaimed author Venero Armanno that captures the essence of redemption and second chances. Set in the mid-1970s, this powerful story follows Charlie Smoke, a former boxer trying to navigate life after leaving the ring. As a bricklayer, Charlie believes that his best days are behind him, haunted by the loss of his wife and daughter. However, everything changes when he meets Holly Banks and her son, Ricky. This unlikely friendship reawakens a part of Charlie's life he thought he had left behind. Delve into themes of family, regret, love, and the pursuit of a brighter future as Charlie is drawn back into the gambling underworld. 'Burning Down' is not just a story of recovery; it’s a gripping tale of old scores needing to be settled and the hope for redemption. This trade paperback edition is perfect for book lovers seeking rich narratives filled with emotional depth. Experience the promise of salvation through Armanno's vivid storytelling. Order your copy today and enjoy FREE shipping. Please note, combined shipping with other products is unavailable for this item, and allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780702259708
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2017
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Pages: 240


Description:
Charlie Smoke is living out his early retirement from the boxing ring as a bricklayer. It is the mid-1970s and he believes his best days are behind him. He?s lost his wife and daughter to his questionable past, but when he meets Holly Banks and her teenage son, Ricky, he has a chance to do things differently. As an unlikely friendship develops with Ricky, Charlie is unwittingly pulled back into the gambling underworld he thought he?d left behind. In order to make a new future, first he must help settle some old scores. Burning Down is a searing new novel from acclaimed storyteller Venero Armanno about family, regret, love and the promise of salvation.

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