Description

Book Synopsis

A stunning first novel that is an evocative reimagining of a World War II civilian disaster

On a March night in 1943, on the steps of London''s Bethnal Green tube station, 173 people die in a crowd seeking shelter from what seemed to be another air raid. When the devastated neighborhood demands an inquiry, the job falls to magistrate Laurence Dunne.

In this beautifully crafted novel, Jessica Francis Kane paints a vivid portrait of London at war. As Dunne investigates, he finds the truth to be precarious, even damaging. When he is forced to reflect on his report several decades later, he must consider whether the course he chose was the right one. The Report is a provocative commentary on the way all tragedies are remembered and endured.

The Report

    Product form

    £13.50

    Includes FREE delivery

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Sat 15 Aug 2026.

    A Paperback / softback by Jessica Francis Kane

    Out of stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of The Report by Jessica Francis Kane

      Publisher: Graywolf Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 31/08/2010
      ISBN13: 9781555975654, 978-1555975654
      ISBN10: 1555975658

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A stunning first novel that is an evocative reimagining of a World War II civilian disaster

      On a March night in 1943, on the steps of London''s Bethnal Green tube station, 173 people die in a crowd seeking shelter from what seemed to be another air raid. When the devastated neighborhood demands an inquiry, the job falls to magistrate Laurence Dunne.

      In this beautifully crafted novel, Jessica Francis Kane paints a vivid portrait of London at war. As Dunne investigates, he finds the truth to be precarious, even damaging. When he is forced to reflect on his report several decades later, he must consider whether the course he chose was the right one. The Report is a provocative commentary on the way all tragedies are remembered and endured.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account