The Obituary Writer by Lauren St John (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Obituary Writer by Lauren St John A sensual, surprising and redemptive story of loss, love and finding the courage to face our deepest fears, in the bestselling tradition of THE HORSE WHISPERER. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A sensual, surprising and redemptive story of loss, love and finding the courage to face our deepest fears, in the bestselling tradition of THE HORSE WHISPERER.Nick Donaghue, a handsome young obituary writer for THE TIMES, leads a charmed existence until he is caught up in one of Britains worst ever train crashes. When he survives unscathed, his friends and colleagues consider him the luckiest man alive. Only Nick knows the truth - that he is tormented by horrific nightmares. When they start to appear grimly prescient, his meticulously constructed urban life is derailed.Escaping to the wilds of Cornwall strikes him as the answer, especially after he becomes captivated by a beautiful woman and a tempestuous horse he sees playing on a beach. But when his nightmares return, they threaten his fragile new world.As Nick struggles to understand his dreams, his demons and, most dangerously of all, his passions, he realises that falling in love might come at a terrible price. Notes A handsome young obituary writer is tormented by nightmares after a train crash, and they follow him to the wilds of Cornwall where he hopes to build a new life. Gripping and spellbinding The Lady. Author Biography Lauren St John was born in Gatooma, Rhodesia, now Kadoma, Zimbabwe. At 11, she and her family moved to Rainbows End farm and game reserve, the subject of her acclaimed memoir, and she grew up surrounded by animals, including eight horses, two warthogs and a pet giraffe. After nearly a decade as golf correspondent to The Sunday Times, followed by a sojourn in the US, riding the tour buses of alt. country stars like Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle and the Dixie Chicks, she wrote the bestselling White Giraffe series. Dead Mans Cove, the first in her new mystery series about 11-year-old detective, Laura Marlin, won the 2011 Blue Peter Favourite Story and Book of the Year Awards.Laurens website is / and you can follow her on Twitter @laurenstjohn Review Gripping and spellbinding, this tale is full of pure joy and complete terror - THE LADYIts interesting to see how a successful childrens writer makes the transition to adult fiction, and St John pulls it off brilliantly - THE TIMESLauren St Johns prose is warm and light ... St Johns breezy evocation of Cornwalls rugged cliffs, sandy shores and gnarly yet good-hearted villagers gives it ample seasonal appeal. Moreover, the ending might surprise you - DAILY MAILWhat a treat. Childrens author St John brings her masterful story-telling to the adult market ... Engaging, original and charming - SAGAThis unusual love story is the first adult novel from this childrens author and will have you in its thrall from the start - CANDIS MAGAZINE Promotional A sensual, surprising and redemptive story of loss, love and finding the courage to face our deepest fears, in the bestselling tradition of THE HORSE WHISPERER. Long Description A sensual, surprising and redemptive story of loss, love and finding the courage to face our deepest fears, in the bestselling tradition of THE HORSE WHISPERER. Nick Donaghue, a handsome young obituary writer for THE TIMES, leads a charmed existence until he is caught up in one of Britains worst ever train crashes. When he survives unscathed, his friends and colleagues consider him the luckiest man alive. Only Nick knows the truth - that he is tormented by horrific nightmares. When they start to appear grimly prescient, his meticulously constructed urban life is derailed.Escaping to the wilds of Cornwall strikes him as the answer, especially after he becomes captivated by a beautiful woman and a tempestuous horse he sees playing on a beach. But when his nightmares return, they threaten his fragile new world.As Nick struggles to understand his dreams, his demons and, most dangerously of all, his passions, he realises that falling in love might come at a terrible price. Review Quote Lauren St Johns prose is warm and light and she keeps the plot trotting along ... St Johns breezy evocation of Cornwalls rugged cliffs, sandy shores and gnarly yet good-hearted villagers gives it ample seasonal appeal. Moreover, the ending might surprise you. Promotional "Headline" A sensual, surprising and redemptive story of loss, love and finding the courage to face our deepest fears, in the bestselling tradition of THE HORSE WHISPERER. Description for Sales People THE OBITUARY WRITER brings together the emotive topics of Jojo Moyes ME BEFORE YOU with the emotional power of THE HORSE WHISPERER. Details ISBN140912794X Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2014 ISBN-10 140912794X ISBN-13 9781409127949 Format Paperback Publication Date 2014-05-22 Media Book Pages 368 Imprint Orion Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Language English Author Lauren St John UK Release Date 2014-05-22 Audience General NZ Release Date 2014-07-28 AU Release Date 2014-07-28 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:148926162;

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