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Coming Up for Air: A remarkable true story richly reimagined
Coming Up for Air: A remarkable true story richly reimagined
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Coming Up for Air is a novel that follows the lives of three extraordinary people across oceans and time, exploring the power of storytelling and the impact of every human life. It is a bold, richly imagined story that has been longlisted for the HWA Gold Crown 2020.
Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 19 March 2020
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
In the depths of the River Seine, in 1899, a young woman breathes her last breath, unaware of the profound chain of events that her decision will set in motion. Across oceans and through time, three extraordinary lives intertwine, each grappling with their own struggles and dreams.
In 1950s Norway, a grieving toy-maker is on the brink of a revolutionary invention that could change the course of history. Meanwhile, in present-day Canada, a journalist battles a debilitating disease, determined to seize one last chance at life.
Inspired by a remarkable true story, Coming Up for Air is a bold and richly imagined novel that explores the transcendent power of storytelling and the immeasurable impact of every human life.
With its intricate weaving of three interconnected storylines and vivid detail, this book transports readers to a world where breathing becomes drowning, and life teeters on the very edge.
Patrick Gale, Terri White, and Rachel Joyce have praised Coming Up for Air for its exceptional skill and rare beauty. Francis Spufford, Claire Fuller, Mark Haddon, Carys Bray, and Prima have all expressed their love for this spellbinding and beautifully written novel.
**LONGLISTED FOR THE HWA GOLD CROWN 2020**
In conclusion, Coming Up for Air is a must-read for anyone who appreciates exceptional storytelling and the profound impact of human lives. Prepare to be transported to a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and where every breath holds the promise of a new beginning.
Weight: 426g
Dimension: 216 x 156 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780857526519
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