The girl points to a bird trap she dangles above the young mans head. According to worldcat, the book is held in 725 libraries, and has been translated into german, dutch, and russian. The first book i read on the kindle was the book lovers tale. Ivo james benedict stourton born 1982 is a british author and solicitor. The book lovers tale, by ivo stourton the independent. And the book lovers tale has such echoes of chaucers canterbury tales that it comes as little surprise that a late 15thcentury printed edition of the tales plays a crucial role at the climax of the novel. The eldest child of edward stourton and his first wife, margaret nee mcewen, ivo attended eton college and was a member of the eton society alongside prince william and actor eddie redmayne. All of the threads of the narrative are satisfyingly completed. A year ago, with a house full of groaning shelves and books. Stourton entered the bpp law school and is an associate at slaughter and may.
This chilling encounter between old money and new, between the real world and the imagined, is also a moving portrayal of a confused heros battle to know himself. Here, its a sign that she has captured his heart, and he. One of the best novels i have read in quite some time. Author ivo stourtons complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. His third, the happier dead, was published in 2014. Anything with book lover in the title is bound to attract, is it not. Near future sf transhumanism police procedural virtual reality murder. He also advises on which books should adorn their shelves.
This chilling encounter between old money and new, between the real world and the imagined, is also a moving portrayal of a confused heros battle to know himselfmore. Ivo stourton is the author of two previous nonsf novels the night climbers doubleday, 2007 and the book lovers tale doubleday, 2011. Ivo stourton is the author of the night climbers 3. The comedic villain, from richard iii onwards, is a hard trick to pull off, for the balance between wit and evil is a tricky one. Set at the cusp of the city of londons financial meltdown, the book lovers tale opens a door into the extravagant world of the filthy rich, the smart and the debauched. A stirring literary tale of book lovers and sexual obsession from the. His second novel, the book lovers tale, was published in june 2011. Amazing to realize that ivo stourton is but in his twenties and has the ability to write a.
The book lovers tale by ivo stourton overdrive rakuten. Buy the night climbers by ivo stourton from amazons fiction books store. Philip womack talks to fellow author ivo stourton for port about writing. Stourtons new novel, the booklovers tale follows its beautiful monied characters through lives that, when unfulfilling, are supplemented with twisted sexual affairs, murderous fantasies, and books too precious to open and read, for their covers expense. Francine prose is an excellent writer, yet it may be so that this title, her latest book, is really the best of them all. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Towards the end of last year it became apparent that the stourton household was heading for a book crisis. His deep knowledge of literature becomes his sharpest tool of seduction. Buy the night climbers by stourton, ivo from amazons fiction books store. The book lovers tale is a wonderful tome beautifully written. The book lovers tale kindle edition by stourton, ivo. Crossdressing, homosexuality, and a lack of reason is the rule of the day.
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