‘Catherine Banner’s writing is preternaturally mature, distinct, clear and strikingly beautiful… A gorgeous, deeply moving novel of life across a sweep of time and generations.’ – Peter Nichols, author of The Rocks A fictional chronicle that merges with, and enhances, history as we know it – a feat reserved for the most ingenious and intuitive of writers… Remarkable.’ – Nicholas Christopher, author of A Trip to the Stars ‘To the long, eclectic tradition of the island novel, Catherine Banner has made a sparkling addition. ‘ Catherine Banner’s latest is a masterful piece of storytelling, infused with the miraculous… Captivating and beautifully rendered.’ – Sara Gruen, author of At the Water’s Edge Banner's superbly written drama is rich in engaging characters and the mystical island stories passed from one generation to the next.' - Booklist Populated with a marvellous supporting cast. 'A moving saga about four generations of an Italian family. Banner deftly touches on weightier themes while weaving an enchanting narrative, the events of which extend to the present.’ - Publishers Weekly, starred review 'Banner makes her adult debut with a fantastic chronicle of several generations of a family living on a somewhat otherworldly Italian island. ‘This knockout adult debut… is guaranteed to draw comparisons to Beautiful Ruins, Cutting for Stone and The House of the Spirits, whisking us away to a world grounded in both reality and myth, plotted on a grand scale… Don’t miss it.’ – Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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