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What Will Survive of Us: ‘Moving and heartfelt’ William Boyd

What Will Survive of Us: ‘Moving and heartfelt’ William Boyd

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Love can change your life, even survive marriage and middle age. "What Will Survive of Us" is a profound and vital book that explores the depths of desire, love, and betrayal across a lifetime.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2024
Publisher: Vintage Publishing


Love, a profound and transformative force, has the potential to alter the course of our lives. However, the question arises: can it endure the challenges of marriage and middle age? In the captivating novel "What Will Survive of Us," author William Boyd explores this intriguing question through the lives of Lily and Sam.

Lily, an accomplished television documentary maker, meets Sam, an acclaimed playwright, at a crossroads in their lives. Despite their initial reservations about love, their encounter ignites a flame that rekindles their dormant emotions. As they collaborate on a project, an affair ensues, captivating them with its intensity.

Arriving in mid-life, their relationship unveils unexpected realms and grants Lily a surprising sense of liberation. However, as familiarity, illness, and age begin to take their toll, the couple faces the inevitable test of their bond. What will withstand the test of time? Will love persevere, or will it succumb to the pressures of adulthood?

Through the intricate narrative and vivid characters, "What Will Survive of Us" delves into the depths of desire, love, and betrayal, spanning a lifetime. Boyd masterfully weaves together a tender love story that resonates with readers, offering a poignant reflection on the enduring power of love and the resilience of the human spirit.

This novel is a testament to the transformative power of love and the resilience of the human heart. It reminds us that even in the face of adversity, love has the potential to flourish and endure. "What Will Survive of Us" is a must-read for anyone who has ever pondered the complexities of love and the journey of life.

Weight: 414g
Dimension: 223 x 143 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787334823

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