Continental Drift [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Libby Purves (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2004

Sometimes it takes a fresh pair of eyes to see yourselves clearly...Henry is a young, hip, radio DJ; Philip is an ex-MP ruined by scandal and disowned by his party; Diana, his long-suffering wife; Marianne's replaced her husband with chocolate eclairs and gin; and Lizzie is battling with illness. When Eva, a naive and happy Polish backpacker comes into their lives, the values of their comfortable world clash with those of Eastern Europe. And the five English characters find comedy, tragedy and romance unfolding with bewildering speed.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

'Her novels are ... good-natured, perceptive accounts of family dilemmas.' -- The Lady 20040601 Praise for MOTHER COUNTRY: 'Purves's great skill is her ability to marry her cultural and historical insights with her characters' personal development -- all wrapped up in a well-paced detective story... Engrossing.' -- Joanna Hunter, The Times 20040601 'For three-quarters of its course, the novel is pure late Shakespeare ... A comedy of manners ... drawn with skill and humour.' -- David Robson, Sunday Telegraph 20040601 'beautifully written story, rich in evocative language and emotion.' -- Good Book Guide 20040601 'Clever, humane, elegant and wise' -- The Times 20040601 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Libby Purves is a writer and also a broadcaster who has presented the talk programme Midweek on Radio 4 since 1984 and formerly presented Today. She is a main columnist on the Times and in 1999 was named the Granada "What the Papers Say" Columnist of the Year, and awarded a O.B.E for services to journalism. Her books on family life, How Not to Be a Perfect Mother, How Not to Raise a Perfect Child and How Not to Be a Perfect Family have been widely translated. Her compendium Nature's Masterpiece appeared in 1999 to complete the work. She also wrote One Summer's Grace, an account of a voyage around Britain in a small sailing boat with her husband and two small children in 1988. She lives in Suffolk with her husband the broadcaster and writer Paul Heiney, and their two children. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 317 pages
• Publisher: Charnwood Pub (April 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843952440
• ISBN-13: 978-1843952442
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

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