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The Heart's Invisible Furies

The unforgettable novel from the bestselling author

by John Boyne ...

John Boyne's acclaimed quartet, THE ELEMENTS, is available now.'A bold, funny epic' Observer'Compelling and satisfying . . . At times, incredibly funny, at others, heartrending' Sarah Winman, author of Still Life___Cyril Avery is not a real Avery. At least, that's what his parents make sure to remind him. Adopted as a baby, he feels more and more disconnected with the family ... ... Read more

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John Boyne's acclaimed quartet, THE ELEMENTS, is available now.'A bold, funny epic' Observer'Compelling and satisfying . . . At times, incredibly funny, at others, heartrending' Sarah Winman, author of Still Life___Cyril Avery is not a real Avery. At least, that's what his parents make sure to remind him. Adopted as a baby, he feels more and more disconnected with the family ...
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Fire

The powerful and compelling new novel from the bestselling author of The Heart's Invisible Furies

by John Boyne ...

'An exhilarating read' Spectator‘Unsettling and utterly compelling’ Woman and Home‘incredibly well-written’ Good Housekeeping'Hypnotically clean, clear prose... powerful and memorable' Irish Times'You will hurtle through the book, because it is such a compelling story' Irish Examiner______From i... ... Read more

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'An exhilarating read' Spectator‘Unsettling and utterly compelling’ Woman and Home‘incredibly well-written’ Good Housekeeping'Hypnotically clean, clear prose... powerful and memorable' Irish Times'You will hurtle through the book, because it is such a compelling story' Irish Examiner______From i...
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All The Broken Places

The Sequel to The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas

by John Boyne ...

**John Boyne's acclaimed quartet, THE ELEMENTS, is available now.'Beautifully told and gripping from first page to last'** Sunday Express'An incredible feat of storytelling... and an old-fashioned page-turner' Donal Ryan'Gripping and well-honed...consummately constructed, humming with tension' Guardian'You can't prepare yourself for the magnitude and emotional impact of this powerful novel'</s... ... Read more

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**John Boyne's acclaimed quartet, THE ELEMENTS, is available now.'Beautifully told and gripping from first page to last'** Sunday Express'An incredible feat of storytelling... and an old-fashioned page-turner' Donal Ryan'Gripping and well-honed...consummately constructed, humming with tension' Guardian'You can't prepare yourself for the magnitude and emotional impact of this powerful novel'</s...
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Water

A haunting, confronting novel from the author of The Heart’s Invisible Furies

by John Boyne ...

‘A perceptive, moving exploration of guilt, grief and complicity’ Sunday Express‘Boyne does not put a foot wrong in this masterly novella’ Mail on Sunday'An intriguing investigation of contemporary trauma... [a] short but powerful book' Guardian'His quietest novel... but one just as powerful as his larger canvases' Business Post**___________From millio... ... Read more

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‘A perceptive, moving exploration of guilt, grief and complicity’ Sunday Express‘Boyne does not put a foot wrong in this masterly novella’ Mail on Sunday'An intriguing investigation of contemporary trauma... [a] short but powerful book' Guardian'His quietest novel... but one just as powerful as his larger canvases' Business Post**___________From millio...
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The Weight of Angels

The unforgettable new literary novel about Oscar Wilde by the bestselling author of The Heart’s Invisible Furies.

by John Boyne ...

The life Oscar Wilde never had — reimagined by John Boyne in his most ambitious and emotionally powerful novel yet.'Exceptionally moving... A granularly imagined, witty, hugely pleasurable read' Neel Mukherjee'Wise, imaginative, funny, and extremely moving' Tan Twan Eng, Booker longlisted author of *The House of Doors**'***A richly inventive multi-media novel of literary might-have-beens' John ... Read more

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The life Oscar Wilde never had — reimagined by John Boyne in his most ambitious and emotionally powerful novel yet.'Exceptionally moving... A granularly imagined, witty, hugely pleasurable read' Neel Mukherjee'Wise, imaginative, funny, and extremely moving' Tan Twan Eng, Booker longlisted author of *The House of Doors**'***A richly inventive multi-media novel of literary might-have-beens' John
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The Weight of Angels

The unforgettable new literary novel about Oscar Wilde by the bestselling author of The Heart’s Invisible Furies.

by John Boyne ...

Narrated by Roy McMillan ...

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Brought to you by Penguin.Can one rash decision prove the difference between a life well lived and a life destroyed?When the Marquis of Queensbury left his calling card at the Albemarle Club in February 1895, it bore only his name and five words: ‘For Oscar Wilde, posing Somdomite’. The most feted playwright of his day famously sued for libel, which led to his arrest, criminal prosecution and ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.Can one rash decision prove the difference between a life well lived and a life destroyed?When the Marquis of Queensbury left his calling card at the Albemarle Club in February 1895, it bore only his name and five words: ‘For Oscar Wilde, posing Somdomite’. The most feted playwright of his day famously sued for libel, which led to his arrest, criminal prosecution and
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The Absolutist

by John Boyne ...

September 1919: Twenty-year-old Tristan Sadler takes a train from London to Norwich to deliver a clutch of letters to Marian Bancroft. Tristan fought alongside Marian's brother Will during the Great War. They trained together. They fought together.But in 1917, Will laid down his guns on the battlefield and declared himself a conscientious objector, an act which has brought shame and dishonour on ... Read more

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September 1919: Twenty-year-old Tristan Sadler takes a train from London to Norwich to deliver a clutch of letters to Marian Bancroft. Tristan fought alongside Marian's brother Will during the Great War. They trained together. They fought together.But in 1917, Will laid down his guns on the battlefield and declared himself a conscientious objector, an act which has brought shame and dishonour on
... Read more

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This House is Haunted

by John Boyne ...

On a dark and chilling night Eliza Caine arrives in Norfolk to take up her position as governess at Gaudlin Hall. As she makes her way across the station platform, a pair of invisible hands push her from behind into the path of an approaching train. She is only saved by the vigilance of a passing doctor.It is the start of a journey into a world of abandoned children, unexplained occurrences and ... Read more

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On a dark and chilling night Eliza Caine arrives in Norfolk to take up her position as governess at Gaudlin Hall. As she makes her way across the station platform, a pair of invisible hands push her from behind into the path of an approaching train. She is only saved by the vigilance of a passing doctor.It is the start of a journey into a world of abandoned children, unexplained occurrences and
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The Echo Chamber

by John Boyne ...

'His relish is infectious' Times'The funniest book I've read in ages. Savage but compelling' Ian Rankin'Funny, rumbustious, unstinting and wonderfully Hogarthian' The Observer'Sharp, funny, and beautifully written... a brilliant reflection on the landscape we now live in' Joanna Cannon_______________What a thing of wonder a mobile phone is. Six ounces o... ... Read more

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'His relish is infectious' Times'The funniest book I've read in ages. Savage but compelling' Ian Rankin'Funny, rumbustious, unstinting and wonderfully Hogarthian' The Observer'Sharp, funny, and beautifully written... a brilliant reflection on the landscape we now live in' Joanna Cannon_______________What a thing of wonder a mobile phone is. Six ounces o...
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A Traveller at the Gates of Wisdom

A dazzling novel from the author of The Heart’s Invisible Furies

by John Boyne ...

Some stories are universal. They play out across human history. And time is the river which will flow through them.It starts with a family, a family which will mutate. For now, it is a father, mother and two sons. One with his father’s violence in his blood. One who lives his mother’s artistry. One leaves. One stays. They will be joined by others whose deeds will change their fate. It is a ... Read more

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Some stories are universal. They play out across human history. And time is the river which will flow through them.It starts with a family, a family which will mutate. For now, it is a father, mother and two sons. One with his father’s violence in his blood. One who lives his mother’s artistry. One leaves. One stays. They will be joined by others whose deeds will change their fate. It is a
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Air

The contemplative and redemptive new novel from the bestselling author of The Heart's Invisible Furies

by John Boyne ...

'A testament to John Boyne's strong storytelling talent' Irish Examiner'Boyne's main characters are masterfully realised ordinary people trying to move beyond the weight of the past' Irish Times______From internationally bestselling author John Boyne, a contemplative story about one man trying to move forward from the trauma of his youth to become a better father to his son.B... ... Read more

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'A testament to John Boyne's strong storytelling talent' Irish Examiner'Boyne's main characters are masterfully realised ordinary people trying to move beyond the weight of the past' Irish Times______From internationally bestselling author John Boyne, a contemplative story about one man trying to move forward from the trauma of his youth to become a better father to his son.B...
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The Elements

From the Sunday Times bestselling author

by John Boyne ...

‘An epic.... Impactful and provocative’ The New York Times‘An almost note-perfect piece of first-person storytelling’ Guardian‘Subtle, intelligent and humane’ Sunday Telegraph**_________From bestselling author John Boyne comes a gripping and profound exploration of responsibility, guilt, blame, trauma and our capacity for redemption.**The Elements is a stunning kaleid... ... Read more

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‘An epic.... Impactful and provocative’ The New York Times‘An almost note-perfect piece of first-person storytelling’ Guardian‘Subtle, intelligent and humane’ Sunday Telegraph**_________From bestselling author John Boyne comes a gripping and profound exploration of responsibility, guilt, blame, trauma and our capacity for redemption.**The Elements is a stunning kaleid...
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