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Book SynopsisLiverpool 1981. As the city burns during inner city riots, Paul meets two people who will change his life: Nadezhda, an elusive poet who has fallen out of fashion; and her daughter Sarah, with whom he shares an instant connection. As the summer reaches its climax his feelings for both are tested amidst secrets, lies and the unravelling of Nadezhda's past. It is an experience that will define the rest of his life. The Outsiders moves from early-80s Liverpool, via Nadezhda's clandestine background in war-torn Europe, through to the present day, taking in the global and local events that shape all three characters. In a powerful story of hidden histories, lost loves and painful truths ambitiously told against the backdrop of Liverpool's fall and rise, James Corbett's enthralling debut novel explores the complexities of human history and how individual perspectives of the past shape everyone's present.
Trade ReviewA gripping and ambitious debut novel' - Nick Harris, Mail on Sunday 'An evocative paean to a city and its people. A fantastically crafted debut'. James Montague, author of 1312: Among the Ultras. 'It's a page-turner with a tremendous character at its heart. Skilful weaving of fact and fiction, and impressive scope and scale'. David Bevan, author of The Unbelievables. 'The Outsiders is so good. Utterly love it. Can't recommend highly enough' Damon Minchella. 'A novel full of intrigue, where the past is weaved with the present, forms the basis to this superb debut. Liverpool - its history, culture and atmosphere - shines brightly within the pages. This has leapt into my list of favourite reads'. Buzz Magazine. 'It's fabulous. A great read and a great story, by one of our own'. Sean Styles, BBC Radio Merseyside.
