Warlight

Dive into the evocative narrative of this post-WW2 novel that has been longlisted for the prestigious Man Booker Prize 2018. This poignant work, set in 1945 London, intricately weaves together themes of memory, family secrets, and the complexities of life after conflict. Follow 14-year-old Nathaniel and his sister Rachel as they navigate through a world filled with uncertainty, left in the care of the enigmatic figure known as The Moth. With tensions rising and trust at a premium, the children question the true identities and motives of the eccentric adults surrounding them. As Nathaniel reflects over a dozen years, the journey through memory, imagination, and emotional truth unfolds, creating a rich mosaic of understanding and revelation. This beautifully written tale from the acclaimed author of The English Patient artfully explores the nuances of human relationships and the impact of war on personal histories. With its shadowy brilliance and vivid imagery, this novel will leave you captivated and contemplative long after the last page. Perfect for lovers of literary fiction and those interested in historical narratives, this book promises a reading experience that is both profound and moving. Enjoy the ease of FREE shipping for this brand new paperback edition, published by RANDOM HOUSE UK in 2019, and immerse yourself in a story that is as melancholic as it is beautiful.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784708344
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 304


Description:
**LONGLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2018**

An elegiac novel set in post-WW2 London about memory, family secrets and lies, from the internationally acclaimed author of The English Patient

It is 1945, and London is still reeling from the Blitz. 14-year-old Nathaniel and his sister, Rachel, are apparently abandoned by their parents, left in the care of an enigmatic figure named The Moth. They suspect he might be a criminal, and grow both more convinced and less concerned as they get to know his eccentric crew of friends- men and women all who seem determined to protect Rachel and Nathaniel. But are they really what and who they claim to be? A dozen years later, Nathaniel journeys through recollection, reality and imagination to uncover all he didn't know or understand in that time, to piece together a story that feels something like the truth.

'A novel of shadowy brilliance' The Times

'Fiction as rich, as beautiful, as melancholy as life itself, written in the visionary language of memory' Observer

'Ondaatje brilliantly threads the mysteries and disguises and tangled loyalties and personal yearnings of the secret world... I haven't read a better novel this year' Telegraph

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