I Capture the Castle: A special gift edition

A beautiful hardback edition of one of the funny, heartbreaking, iconic coming-of-age novels. It is about growing up with her bohemian and impoverished family in a crumbling castle in the middle of nowhere. When the American heirs to the castle arrive, Cassandra finds herself falling in love for the first time.

Format: Hardback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 05 October 2023
Publisher: Vintage Publishing

A captivating hardback edition of one of the most humorous, poignant, and iconic coming-of-age novels, this timeless masterpiece delves into the intricacies of growing up. Written with wit and charm, the first line of the novel sets the stage for an enchanting journey: "I write this sitting in the kitchen sink is the first line of this timeless, witty, and enchanting novel about growing up."

Set in a crumbling castle in the middle of nowhere, Cassandra Mortmain lives with her bohemian and impoverished family. Her journal serves as a record of her life, encompassing her relationship with her beautiful sister, Rose, her fading glamorous stepmother, Topaz, her little brother Thomas, and her eccentric novelist father, who grapples with a debilitating writer's block. However, their lives are irrevocably transformed when the American heirs to the castle arrive, and Cassandra experiences the exhilarating rush of falling in love for the first time.

Few novels have the power to inspire such fierce and lifelong affection among their readers. Joanna Trollope, in her review, praises this book for its captivating narrator, describing them as one of the most charismatic characters she has ever encountered. J.K. Rowling, another renowned author, also acknowledges the profound impact this novel has had on her readers, recognizing it as one of the BBC's 100 Novels That Shaped Our World.

Presented in a vintage quarterbound classic format, this edition of the novel is bound to be a visual delight, with its elegant design and luxurious typography adding to the allure of the story. Whether you're a fan of coming-of-age novels or simply seeking a captivating and enduring literary experience, "I Write This Sitting in the Kitchen Sink" is a must-read that will leave you with a lasting impression.

Weight: 467g
Dimension: 204 x 138 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784878702