Shrines of Gaiety: A Novel (Random House Large Print) [Paperback] Atkinson, Kate

Description: Shrines of Gaiety: A Novel (Random House Large Print) [Paperback] Atkinson, Kate Product Overview NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The award-winning author of Life after Life transports us to a restless London in the wake of the Great War—a city bursting with money, glamour, and corruption—in this spellbinding tale of seduction and betrayal.A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: WASHINGTON POST, TIME, THE GUARDIAN, BOOKLIST"[Shrines of Gaiety] is set during Jazz Age London, in all its fizzy madness and desperation for the new, the better, the hustle. Atkinson simply has a magician's ability to switch readers’ moods within a few paragraphs, and as dark as her stories can get, within them always shines a beacon of humanity.” –Gillian Flynn, bestselling author of Dark Places1926, and in a country still recovering from the Great War, London has become the focus for a delirious new nightlife. In the clubs of Soho, peers of the realm rub shoulders with starlets, foreign dignitaries with gangsters, and girls sell dances for a shilling a time. The notorious queen of this glittering world is Nellie Coker, ruthless but also ambitious to advance her six children, including the enigmatic eldest, Niven, whose character has been forged in the crucible of the Somme. But success breeds enemies, and Nellie’s empire faces threats from without and within. For beneath the dazzle of Soho’s gaiety, there is a dark underbelly, a world in which it is all too easy to become lost. With her unique Dickensian flair, Kate Atkinson gives us a window in a vanished world. Slyly funny, brilliantly observant, and ingeniously plotted, Shrines of Gaiety showcases the myriad talents that have made Atkinson one of the most lauded writers of our time. Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Large Print; Large type / Large print edition (October 18, 2022) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 624 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593663314 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 18 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.27 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.19 x 0.99 x 9.29 inches Best Sellers Rank: #235,255 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #736 in Mothers & Children Fiction #3,438 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction #14,921 in Literary Fiction (Books) #736 in Mothers & Children Fiction #3,438 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction Quality Products Have peace of mind knowing that your order will arrive original factory sealed packaging. That means that you'll have the full force of the manufacturer's warranty to protect your purchase. Fast Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay a lot for your shipping? We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again!

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