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Zusatztext Elizabeth Taylor has an eye as sharply all-seeing as her prose is elegant - even the humdrum becomes astonishing when told in language that always aims for descriptive integrity! without a cliché in sight. As a result! Taylor excels in conveying the tragicomic poignancy of the everyday Informationen zum Autor Elizabeth Taylor (1912-1975) is increasingly recognised as one of the best British writers of the twentieth century. She wrote her first book, At Mrs Lippincote's , during the war while her husband was in the Royal Air Force, and this was followed by eleven further novels and a children's book, Mossy Trotter . Her acclaimed short stories appeared in publications including Vogue , the New Yorker and Harper's Bazaa r. Klappentext INTRODUCED BY DAVID BADDIEL 'Elizabeth Taylor is finally being recognised as an important British author: an author of great subtlety, great compassion and great depth. As a reader, I have found huge pleasure in returning to Taylor's novels and short stories many times over. As a writer I've returned to her too - in awe of her achievements, and trying to work out how she does it' Sarah Waters Vinny Tumulty is a quiet, sensible man. When he goes to stay at a seaside town, his task is to comfort Isabella, a bereaved friend, and and he is prepared for a solemn few days of tears and consolation. But on the evening of his arrival, he looks out of the window at the sunset and catches sight of a beautiful woman walking by the seashore. Before the week is over Vinny has fallen in love, utterly, for the first time in his middle-aged life. Emily, though, is a sleeping beauty, her secluded life hiding bitter secrets from the past. 'She is the kind of writer you long to have had as a friend. How witty she would have been to talk to, with that sharpness that misses nothing, that wry acceptance of the way things are' Tracey Thorn, Spectator A subtle love story by one of the most accomplished writers of the 20th century Zusammenfassung A subtle love story by one of the most accomplished writers of the 20th century...
