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Book Synopsis: THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
WINNER OF DYMOCKS BOOK OF THE YEAR
A GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF 2021
A BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK
WINNER OF THE INWORDS LITERARY AWARD
‘Sheer joy' Graham Norton
‘Utterly beautiful … filled with hope’ Joanna Cannon, author of Three Things About Elsie
‘A gorgeous, generous story of kind hearts and kindred spirits’ Daily Mirror
From the author of When God was a Rabbit and Tin Man, Still Life is a big-hearted story of the families we forge and the friendships that make us.
1944, Italy. As bombs fall around them, two strangers meet in the ruined wine cellar of a Tuscan villa and share an extraordinary evening.
Ulysses Temper is a young British soldier, Evelyn Skinner a 64-year-old art historian living life on her own terms. She has come to salvage paintings from the wreckage of war and relive memories of her youth when her heart was stolen by an Italian maid in a particular room with a view. Ulysses’ chance encounter with Evelyn will transform his life – and all those who love him back home in London – forever.
Uplifting, sweeping and full of unforgettable characters, Still Life is a novel about beauty, love, family and friendship.
‘THE most beautiful book … it will stay with me a long time’ Sara Cox, BBC Two’s Between the Covers
‘Extraordinary . . . my book of the year’ Liz Nugent, author of Our Little Cruelties
‘Moving, wise, poetic and funny’ Daily Mail
‘Winman’s pages teem with boisterous, exuberant life’ Sunday Times
Sunday Times bestseller 09/06/2021
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Experience the magic of Still Life, the instant Sunday Times bestseller and BBC Between the Covers Book Club pick that has taken the literary world by storm! Winner of multiple awards and praised by critics, this heartwarming tale by acclaimed author Sarah Winman is a must-read for anyone seeking beauty, love, and unforgettable characters.
Transport yourself to 1944 Italy where two strangers, Ulysses Temper and Evelyn Skinner, meet in the midst of war and embark on an extraordinary journey of friendship and self-discovery. Join them in the ruins of a Tuscan villa as they share an evening that will change their lives and the lives of those they love forever.
From the author of When God was a Rabbit and Tin Man, Still Life is a big-hearted story filled with hope, kindness, and the power of human connection. With its rich tapestry of emotions and vivid storytelling, this novel is guaranteed to stay with you long after you've turned the final page.
Don't miss your chance to dive into this extraordinary and unforgettable novel. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Still Life and discover why readers and critics alike are raving about this literary gem. Order your copy today!
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