Attend (Paperback)
West Camel (author)- In stock online
`Filled with a magic that is unique and uplifting. Attend is adventurous, charming and utterly compelling' Random Things through My Letterbox
`I've fallen in love with this absolutely glorious, spell-binding tale' LoveReading
As the threads of their lives unravel ... they find magic under their feet...
When Sam falls in love with South London thug Derek, and Anne's best friend Kathleen takes her own life, they discover they are linked not just by a world of drugs and revenge; they also share the friendship of the uncanny and enigmatic Deborah.
Seamstress, sailor, story-teller and self-proclaimed centenarian immortal, Deborah slowly reveals to Anne and Sam her improbable, fantastical life, the mysterious world that lies beneath their feet and, ultimately, the solution to their crises.
With echoes of Armistead Maupin and a hint of magic realism, Attend is a beautifully written, darkly funny, mesmerisingly emotive and deliciously told debut novel, rich in finely wrought characters that you will never forget.
Publisher: Orenda Books
ISBN: 9781912374397
Number of pages: 287
Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
"An intricate piece of work, showing off author West Camel's skill in weaving words and phrases together to create a great debut novel." --Off-The-Shelf Books
"Up to date, gritty and dark yet filled with a magic that is unique and uplifting. Attend is adventurous, charming and utterly compelling." --Random Things Through My Letterbox
"Delicate, evocative prose telling an intriguing story with contemporary relevance, insight and compassion." --Live and Deadly
"Gritty, yet beautifully written; fantastical, yet down-to-earth; gripping and moving." --A Discount Ticket to Everywhere
"With its blend of dark, gritty themes and gorgeous imagery, this is a book to make you believe there's still magic in the world." --Heat Magazine
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