Above All Things - Brossura

Rideout, Tanis

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0425268144 ISBN 13: 9780425268148

Casa editrice: Berkley Pub Group, 2014

Riassunto

A New York Times Editor's Choice

1924. George Mallory is arguably the last great British explorer, having twice tried—and failed—to conquer Mount Everest. The mountain has haunted him, but his attempts have captivated the hearts of a nation desperate to restore its former glory after World War I. Yet George has sworn to his wife, Ruth, that he will not mount a third attempt. He will remain with her and their three children instead of again challenging the unreachable peak.

Then, one afternoon, Ruth reads a telegram addressed to George: “Glad to have you aboard again.” And with this one sentence, the lives of the Mallorys, and the face of the nation, are irrevocably changed.

A beautifully rendered story about the need for redemption and the quest for glory, Above All Things is a captivating blend of historical fact and imaginative fiction. It is a heartbreaking tale of obsession, sacrifice, and what we do for love and honor.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Tanis Rideout’s work has appeared in numerous publications and has been short-listed for several prizes, including a CBC Literary Award. Born in Belgium, she grew up in Bermuda and in Kingston, Ontario, and now lives in Toronto, where she received her MFA from the University of Guelph-Humber. Above All Things is her first novel.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Berkley Pub Group
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0425268144
• ISBN 13: 9780425268148
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 405
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile