The book lovers tale by ivo stourton used very good. Ivo stourton is the author of two previous nonsf novels the night climbers doubleday, 2007 and the book lovers tale doubleday, 2011. According to worldcat, the book is held in 725 libraries, and has been translated into german, dutch, and russian. Author and broadcaster amanda vickery returns to radio 4 for the second series of the acclaimed voices from the old bailey. And the book lovers tale has such echoes of chaucers canterbury tales that it comes as little surprise that a late 15thcentury printed edition of the tales plays a crucial role at the climax of the novel. The book lovers tale kindle edition by stourton, ivo.
His third, the happier dead, was published in 2014. His deep knowledge of literature becomes his sharpest tool of seduction. Jul 27, 2011 author and broadcaster amanda vickery returns to radio 4 for the second series of the acclaimed voices from the old bailey. Many readers who appreciate african american literature covering a wide range. His new novel marks a maturation in style, and it looks set to be a winner. Crossdressing, homosexuality, and a lack of reason is the rule of the day. The book lovers tale, by ivo stourton the independent.
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Amazing to realize that ivo stourton is but in his twenties and has the ability to write a well crafted story with such stunningly beautiful prose. All of the threads of the narrative are satisfyingly completed. His second novel, the book lovers tale, was published in june 2011. Near future sf transhumanism police procedural virtual reality murder. Buy the book lover s tale by ivo stourton, in very good condition. The night climbers are, throughout this simply remarkably wellwritten work, wrestling. Book lover s tale is a wonderful tome beautifully written. The girl points to a bird trap she dangles above the young mans head. Anything with book lover in the title is bound to attract, is it not. Philip womack is the author of the liberators and the other book.
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