Gates of Paradise the [Hardcover]

Beryl Kingston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 4, 2006

"The Gates of Paradise" is the story of the three years the poet William Blake spent in Felpham, of the impact of his revolutionary ideas on a pair of young lovers, of his quarrel with a trooper and his subsequent arrest and trial for sedetion. It is also a story about people, places and art; it's centred around the Fox Inn in Felpham. In April 1852 Alexander comes to stay, trying to discover more about a former resident of Felpham: a certain William Blake. In doing so he unearths the history of this small village; its people and the secrets they hide. A vast collection of colourful characters run through Kingston's book as we learn about the people that Blake interacted with and who influenced his poetry. Among the local residents is Johnnie, who works for local poet William Hayley. We witness his relationship with young Betsy and how it blossoms throughout their time with William Blake in the village.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Realistic, resolute and warmhearted' SUNDAY TIMES --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Beryl Kingston was evacuated to Felpham at the start of WWII, igniting an interest in one time resident poet William Blake. Kingston was a school teacher until 1985, becoming a full-time writer when her debut novel became a bestseller. The Gates of Paradise is her twentieth novel. Kingston lives in west Sussex, and has three children and five grandchildren.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Turnaround (January 4, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0749082429
• ISBN-13: 978-0749082420
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds

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