Dreams of Eleven: the gripping, unexpected story of a quest, from the author of PERSONAL ISLANDS

Richard Kirkwood has a secret, a secret he's kept buried beneath unrelenting work. Now his wife has followed a job to New York, and a corporate scandal has put him on garden leave. He's got nowhere left to hide, so when he announces he's looking for Julie, a girl he last saw 40 years ago, everyone suspects he's still carrying a torch for his childhood sweetheart. But this search is so much more.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 360 pages
Publication date: 29 November 2022
Publisher: Crumps Barn Studio

The work I do, the pressure of the job, has always been my protection. Richard Kirkwood has a secret, a secret he's kept buried beneath unrelenting work. Now his wife has followed a job to New York, and a corporate scandal has put him on garden leave. He's got nowhere left to hide. So when Richard announces he's looking for Julie, a girl he last saw 40 years ago, everyone suspects he's still carrying a torch for his childhood sweetheart. But this search is so much more.

The stunning, powerful new novel from Michael Bartlett, The Bridge Builder, is a searing exploration of the human heart and the forces that drive us to confront our pasts. Richard Kirkwood is a man who has built his life around the idea of perfection, but when his world comes crashing down, he is forced to confront the demons that have been haunting him for decades.

As Richard sets out on his search for Julie, he is drawn into a web of lies and deceit that threatens to destroy everything he has ever worked for. He must navigate a complex network of relationships, both professional and personal, as he tries to piece together the truth about his past and the people who have been manipulating him.

The Bridge Builder is a masterfully written novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Michael Bartlett's prose is elegant and evocative, and his characters are complex and nuanced. This is a book that will stay with you long after you've finished reading it, and that will continue to inspire and challenge you long into the future.

In conclusion, The Bridge Builder is a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery, a compelling story, and a deep exploration of the human soul. Michael Bartlett has created a masterpiece that will leave you breathless and inspired. Don't miss out on this incredible novel!

Weight: 362g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915067173