Anna Vaught
The Zebra and Lord Jones
The Zebra and Lord Jones
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During the Blitz in London, Lord Jones, a listless aristocrat, encounters a zebra and her foal and decides to take them back to his estate in Pembrokeshire. The arrival of the zebras brings new life to the estate, benefiting both Lord Jones and the families displaced by his dynasty. The book explores themes of class, wealth, privilege, grief, colonialism, the landscape, the wars men make, and the families we find for ourselves.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 27 September 2023
Publisher: Renard Press Ltd
A listless aristocrat, Lord Jones, finds himself in London during the Blitz, attending to insurance matters. While wandering through the city's streets, he encounters a zebra and her foal, who have escaped from the London Zoo during a bombing. Moved by their plight, Lord Jones decides to take them back to his estate in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Despite his privileged upbringing, Lord Jones feels disconnected from his family and society. Something within him softens as he bonds with the zebras, recognizing a sense of lostness that mirrors their own. The arrival of the zebras on his estate brings a renewed vitality to the place, not only for Lord Jones but also for the families his dynasty has displaced.
The Zebra and Lord Jones is a poignant exploration of various themes, including class, wealth, privilege, grief, colonialism, the landscape, the wars that men make, the families we find for ourselves, and the unexpected connections that can arise between people from different backgrounds. It tells the story of a lonely man who steals a zebra in September 1940, or perhaps why the zebra steals him. Through their journey together, Lord Jones learns to embrace his own uniqueness and find purpose in his life, while the zebras bring joy and wonder to his estate.
In conclusion, The Zebra and Lord Jones is a captivating novel that offers a fresh perspective on the complexities of human relationships and the impact of unexpected events on our lives. It is a testament to the power of compassion, empathy, and the ability to see beyond our own prejudices and assumptions.
Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804470367
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