The Dreams of Bethany Mellmoth
Author(s): William Boyd
A philandering art dealer tries to give up casual love affairs - seeking only stolen kisses as a substitute. A man recounts his personal history through the things he has stolen from others throughout his life. A couple chart the journey of their five year relationship backwards, from awkward reunion to lovelorn first encounter. And, at the heart of the book, a 24-year old young woman, Bethany Mellmoth, embarks on a year-long journey of wishful and tentative self-discovery.
The Dreams of Bethany Mellmothdepicts the random encounters that bring the past bubbling to the surface; the impulsive decisions that irrevocably shape a life; and the endless hesitations and loss-of-nerve that wickedly complicate it. These funny, surprising and moving stories are a resounding confirmation of Boyd's powers as one of our most original and compelling storytellers.
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Penguin Books, Limited
- : Penguin Books, Limited
- : 0.196
- : 31 May 2018
- : 1.7 X 12.8
- : books
Special Fields
- : William Boyd
- : Paperback
- : 1
- : 823.92
- : 272