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Two Tribes
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Pub Date
Jul 1 2021
| Archive Date
Jul 1 2021
Description
A poignant exploration of class, politics, and connection in a divided England.In 2016, architect Harry Roberts finds himself adrift after a personal crisis. As Britain grapples with the Brexit referendum, Harry's world collides with Michelle, a hairdresser from a different social sphere. Their unlikely connection sparks a journey of self-discovery and challenges their preconceived notions.
Centuries later, historian Mary Roberts pieces together their story, reflecting on the enduring power of human relationships amidst societal shifts. Will Harry and Michelle bridge the divide, or will their differences prove too vast? Perfect for readers seeking thought-provoking literary fiction that explores contemporary social issues.
A poignant exploration of class, politics, and connection in a divided England.In 2016, architect Harry Roberts finds himself adrift after a personal crisis. As Britain grapples with the Brexit...
Description
A poignant exploration of class, politics, and connection in a divided England.In 2016, architect Harry Roberts finds himself adrift after a personal crisis. As Britain grapples with the Brexit referendum, Harry's world collides with Michelle, a hairdresser from a different social sphere. Their unlikely connection sparks a journey of self-discovery and challenges their preconceived notions.
Centuries later, historian Mary Roberts pieces together their story, reflecting on the enduring power of human relationships amidst societal shifts. Will Harry and Michelle bridge the divide, or will their differences prove too vast? Perfect for readers seeking thought-provoking literary fiction that explores contemporary social issues.
A Note From the Publisher
Chris Beckett is a former university lecturer and social worker. He is the winner of the Edge Hill Short Fiction Award, 2009, for The Turing Test, the prestigious Arthur C. Clarke Award, 2013, for Dark Eden and was shortlisted for the British Science Fiction Association Novel of the Year Award for Mother of Eden in 2015 and for Daughter of Eden in 2016.
Chris Beckett is a former university lecturer and social worker. He is the winner of the Edge Hill Short Fiction Award, 2009, for The Turing Test, the prestigious Arthur C. Clarke Award, 2013, for...
A Note From the Publisher
Chris Beckett is a former university lecturer and social worker. He is the winner of the Edge Hill Short Fiction Award, 2009, for The Turing Test, the prestigious Arthur C. Clarke Award, 2013, for Dark Eden and was shortlisted for the British Science Fiction Association Novel of the Year Award for Mother of Eden in 2015 and for Daughter of Eden in 2016.
Advance Praise
"Provocative and precarious." —Foreword Reviews
"A disturbing descent into a surreal world, written with a deft hand." - Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award 2016, on Beneath the World, a Sea
"Provocative and precarious." —Foreword Reviews
"A disturbing descent into a surreal world, written with a deft hand." - Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award 2016, on Beneath the...
Advance Praise
"Provocative and precarious." —Foreword Reviews
"A disturbing descent into a surreal world, written with a deft hand." - Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award 2016, on Beneath the World, a Sea
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Other Format |
| ISBN |
9781786499332 |
| PRICE |
$15.95 (USD)
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| PAGES |
304
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Additional Information
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Other Format |
| ISBN |
9781786499332 |
| PRICE |
$15.95 (USD)
|
| PAGES |
304
|
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