{"product_id":"an-academic-question-9780349016320","title":"An Academic Question","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCaro Grimstone, a dissatisfied faculty wife, becomes the unwilling accomplice to her husband Alan's ambitions when she volunteers to read to a blind, esteemed anthropologist in a nursing home. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 224 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 02 June 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Little, Brown Book Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eINTRODUCED BY KATE SAUNDERS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eI am a huge fan of Barbara Pym, a writer whose works have left an indelible mark on my literary journey. Richard Osman, another renowned author, shares my admiration and describes her as his \"favorite writer.\" Whenever I pick up a book by Pym, I experience a sense of pure joy and anticipation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJILLY COOPER\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePym's novels, though appearing gentle on the surface, conceal a slow-building comedy that is infused with wit and a delightful sense of humor. Her writing is like a salty drip, leaving a lasting impression on readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the fictional town of Provincial University, Caro Grimstone, a dissatisfied faculty wife, finds herself unwittingly entangled in her husband Alan's ambitious plans. When she volunteers to read to a blind, esteemed anthropologist in a nursing home, Alan seizes the opportunity to steal his papers, which contain groundbreaking research that could both enhance his reputation and challenge the findings of a respected colleague. This captivating comedy of manners blends with a touch of mystery, perfectly encapsulating the realm of Barbara Pym.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 182g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 127 x 197 x 22 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780349016320\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbara Pym","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44097638072570,"sku":"9780349016320","price":8.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1654862960741_book.jpg?v=1655207896","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/an-academic-question-9780349016320","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}