Purple Swamp Hen and Other Stories, Paperback - Penelope Lively

A new and varied collection of short stories from the Man Booker Prize-winning writer. It follows a series of unconnected events and people living ...

Publisher: Penguin Books LtdAuthor(s): Penelope LivelyNumber of pages: 336Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 129 x 196 x 26Cover type: Paperback / s...

Publisher: Penguin Books LtdAuthor(s): Penelope LivelyNumber of pages: 336Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 162 x 242 x 34Cover type: HardbackRedes...

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In 1935, privileged misfit Lorna meets the love of her life. Falling for a pennyless and bohemian artist, Matt, she abandons her stuffy Kensington ...

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Presents an acutely observed study of marriage and manipulation. This title tells the story of the dangers of digging up the dark secrets of the past.

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The Soviet Union is collapsing. Secret archives open. A young American historian flies to Moscow. Here he meets a girl. They find unknown documents...

In her 16th novel, Booker winner Penelope Lively again displays her mastery of different viewpoints as she explores the mystery of happy family lif...