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'A classic, but with contemporary urgency thumping through it.'
Claire-Louise Bennett, author of Pond

A woman invites a famed artist to the remote coastal landscape where she lives. Drawn to his paintings, she believes his vision may penetrate the mystery at the centre of her life. But as a long, dry summer sets in, his provocative presence soon twists the patterns of her secluded household.

'The most singular book . . . A psychodrama that is both timeless and up-to-the minute . . . Truly one of a kind.' Justine Jordan, Guardian

'A novel of deep insight and scarring honesty.' Martin Chilton, Independent

'Re-sets the dial yet again.' Claire Harman, Evening Standard

'Extraordinary . . . fearless.' Alex Clark, The Spectator

'Glittering brilliance.' Jon Day, Financial Times

Second Place: Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2021

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'A classic, but with contemporary urgency thumping through it.'Claire-Louise Bennett, author of PondA woman invites a famed artist to the... Read more

    Publisher: Faber & Faber
    Publication Date: 07/07/2022
    ISBN13: 9780571366309, 978-0571366309
    ISBN10: 0571366309

    Number of Pages: 224

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    'A classic, but with contemporary urgency thumping through it.'
    Claire-Louise Bennett, author of Pond

    A woman invites a famed artist to the remote coastal landscape where she lives. Drawn to his paintings, she believes his vision may penetrate the mystery at the centre of her life. But as a long, dry summer sets in, his provocative presence soon twists the patterns of her secluded household.

    'The most singular book . . . A psychodrama that is both timeless and up-to-the minute . . . Truly one of a kind.' Justine Jordan, Guardian

    'A novel of deep insight and scarring honesty.' Martin Chilton, Independent

    'Re-sets the dial yet again.' Claire Harman, Evening Standard

    'Extraordinary . . . fearless.' Alex Clark, The Spectator

    'Glittering brilliance.' Jon Day, Financial Times

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