A solitary cashier in an all-night garage is haunted by visions of real life and death, but is unable to intervene - until dramatic events force him to venture beyond his limits. He stumbles into hope, love, true insight - and Tamil London, where the hidden stories of others come to light: there's Kandy (a sex worker and psychology student), The Whistling Woman and, most important of all, the mysterious garage manager Siva. "The Winding Stick" is a story of London's immigrants: a novel that explores dislocation and delusion, but becomes bright with possibility and love.
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Italian-Australian emigre Elise Valmorbida runs a communications agency and teaches creative writing at Central St Martin's in London. Winner of the Trailblazer Award 2007 (Edinburgh International Film Festival), she is the producer of award-winning indie feature film SAXON, to be released in 2009. Her published works include the critically-acclaimed novel 'Matilde Waltzing' and 'The Book of Happy Endings', available internationally in English (2007), Korean, German and Complex Chinese (2009).
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Moving exploration of freindship and humanity in London's immigrant community,
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A classic in the making, with a compelling narrative and stunning prose. This insightful, sometimes dark and mournful exploration of friendship, reveals the humanity of London's immigrant community, sex workers and lost souls. The story weaves an occasional magical journey to a compelling climax, touching on the metaphysical and questioning the nature of friendship. Highly recommended.
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