In prose vibrant and witty, The Queen of the Tambourine traces the emotional breakdown-and eventual restoration-of Eliza Peabody, a smart and wildly imaginative woman who has become unbearably isolated in her prosperous London neighborhood. Eliza must reach the depths of her downward spiral before she can once again find health and serenity. This story of a woman's confrontation with the realities of sanity will delight readers who enjoy the works of Anita Brookner, Sybille Bedford, Muriel Spark, and Sylvia Plath. Winner of the Whitbread Prize for Best Novel of the Year.
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In prose vibrant and witty, The Queen of the Tambourine traces the emotional breakdown-and eventual restoration-of Eliza Peabody, a smart and wildly imaginative woman who has become unbearably isolated in her prosperous London neighborhood. Eliza must reach the depths of her downward spiral before she can once again find health and serenity. This story of a woman's confrontation with the realities of sanity will delight readers who enjoy the works of Anita Brookner, Sybille Bedford, Muriel Spark, and Sylvia Plath. Winner of the Whitbread Prize for Best Novel of the Year.
Imprint | Europa Editions |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | September 2007 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | September 2007 |
Authors | Jane Gardam |
Dimensions | 210 x 135 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Sewn |
Pages | 256 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-933372-36-5 |
Barcode | 9781933372365 |
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LSN | 1-933372-36-2 |