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Slack-Tide

Slack-Tide

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Slack-Tide is a novel that explores the complexities of love, loss, and the price we pay to find it again. It follows the relationship between Elizabeth and Robert, who fall in love quickly but face challenges and struggles along the way.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 17 January 2019
Publisher: Vintage Publishing


When two people meet, is it a need for fantasy, or is it the profound and enduring connection of love? "Slack-Tide" by Esther Freud takes us on an urgent and captivating journey, keeping us engrossed until the very last page.

Esther Freud delves into the complex dynamics of a relationship that unfolds against the backdrop of personal loss and the quest for independence. Elizabeth, mourning the loss of a child, has become fiercely protective of her autonomy. However, her world is turned upside down when she meets Robert, a vibrant, generous, and seemingly carefree individual. Their connection sparks instantly, and they fall deeply in love with breathtaking speed.

"Slack-Tide" meticulously tracks the ebbs and flows of their affair, revealing a passionate, sometimes coercive, and intensely sexual connection. The novel explores the profound questions of what it means to experience lasting love and lose it, and the lengths one would go to reclaim it.

Through the characters of Elizabeth and Robert, Freud examines the intricacies of human emotions, the complexities of relationships, and the enduring power of love. The novel is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the capacity for healing and transformation.

"Slack-Tide" is a captivating and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, offering a profound reflection on the nature of love, loss, and the pursuit of happiness. It is a testament to Esther Freud's talent as a writer and her ability to create characters that are both relatable and compelling.

In conclusion, "Slack-Tide" is a must-read for anyone who has ever pondered the complexities of love and the price we are willing to pay for the pursuit of happiness. Esther Freud's novel is a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring impact of love on our lives.

Weight: 358g
Dimension: 222 x 164 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787331129

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