Four Letters of Love: A Novel by Niall Williams (English) Paperback Book

Description: Four Letters of Love by Niall Williams Niall Williamss internationally bestselling "delicate and graceful love story . . . a magical work of fiction" (NYTBR), now a major motion picture starring Pierce Brosnan, Helena Bonham Carter, and Gabriel Byrne. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Niall Williamss internationally bestselling "delicate and graceful love story . . . a magical work of fiction" (NYTBR), now a major motion picture starring Pierce Brosnan, Helena Bonham Carter, and Gabriel Byrne.Nicholas Coughlan is twelve years old when his father, an Irish civil servant, announces that God has commanded him to become a painter. He abandons the family and a wife who is driven to despair. Years later, Nicholass own civil-service career is disrupted by tragic news: his father has burned down the house, with all his paintings and himself in it. Isabel Gore is the daughter of a poet. Shes a passionate girl, but her brother is the real prodigy, a musician. And yet this family, too, is struck by tragedy: a seizure leaves the boy mute and unable to play. Years later, Isabel will continue to somehow blame herself, casting off her own chances for happiness. And then, the day after Isabels wedding to man she doesnt love, Nicholas arrives on her western isle, seeking his fathers last surviving painting. Suddenly the winds of fortune begin to shift, sweeping both these souls up with them. Nicholas and Isabel, it seems, were always meant to meet. But it will take a series of chance events-and perhaps, a proper miracle-to convince both to follow their hearts to where theyre meant to be. Author Biography Niall Williams was born in Dublin in 1958. He is the author of nine novels including History of the Rain, which was longlisted for the Booker Prize, and This Is Happiness. He lives in Kiltumper in County Clare. niallwilliams.com Review "Four Letters of Love is formed with an unusual authority and grace, and it is filled with marvelous characters, large and small, all depicted with an understated veracity." --Notable Book of the Year, The New York Times Book Review "A compelling meditation on love, art and the vicissitudes of fate." --San Francisco Chronicle "While a wealth of impressions linger from this debut, two words come most often to mind in describing it: Spellbinding. Brilliant." --starred review, Kirkus Reviews "This book can rightly claim its place among the classics of Irish literarure. A wonderfully affecting love story." --Belfast Telegraph "A breathtaking affirmation of magic, miracles and the power of human love." --The Times "Thoughtful, wonderfully wrought passages that soar and soar. Highly recommended." --Library Journal Review Quote While a wealth of impressions linger from this debut, two words come most often to mind in describing it: Spellbinding. Brilliant. Details ISBN1632863189 Author Niall Williams Short Title 4 LETTERS OF LOVE Pages 368 Language English ISBN-10 1632863189 ISBN-13 9781632863188 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Residence County Clare, IE Birth 1958 Publisher Bloomsbury USA Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-11-03 Subtitle A Novel Imprint Bloomsbury USA Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137280375;

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