The eldest child of edward stourton and his first wife, margaret nee mcewen, ivo attended eton college and was a member of the eton society alongside prince william and actor eddie redmayne. Ivo stourton is the author of two previous nonsf novels the night climbers doubleday, 2007 and the book lovers tale doubleday, 2011. Jun 01, 2011 the book lover s tale is a wonderful tome beautifully written. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The blurb promised books, infidelity, scandal, and the possibility of murder in a posh london story of love and obsession. His second novel, the book lover s tale, was published in june 2011. Set at the cusp of the city of londons financial meltdown, the book lover s tale opens a door into the extravagant world of the filthy rich, the smart and the debauched. Matt is an interior designer who, alongside his wife cecilia, works solely for the rich and revered. Without giving away the plot as it has its fair share of twists. The happier dead by ivo stourton overdrive rakuten. Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste ordini iscriviti a. Ivo stourton s second novel,the book lovers tale, is published by doubleday. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books.
The retrospective prologue of the novel seems a little stylistically confused, particularly with. Ivo stourton is the author of two previous nonsf novels the night climbers doubleday, 2007 and the book lover s tale doubleday, 2011. The book lovers tale isbn 9780552773874 pdf epub ivo. Ivo stourton, son of journalist edward stourton was born in 1982. Get updates about ivo stourton and recommended reads from simon.
Cherry adair robin mckinley kim stanley robinson jacqueline carey david nicholls m. Buy the book lover s tale by ivo stourton online at alibris. Sep 11, 2008 buy the night climbers by stourton, ivo from amazon s fiction books store. Lee the book lover s tale por ivo stourton disponible en rakuten kobo. His knowledge of literature becomes his sharpest tool of seduction. The book lovers tale kindle edition by ivo stourton. The girl points to a bird trap she dangles above the young mans head. I think once youve broken out the books youre onto a losing streak not for stourton, though. The book lover s tale quotes showing 12 of 2 your taste in books says more about you than any other single object in your house. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library.
Read the book lover s tale by ivo stourton available from rakuten kobo. The book lover s tale is a wonderful tome beautifully written. Ivo stourton is the author of the night climbers 2. Ivo stourton books list of books by author ivo stourton. Philip womack talks to fellow author ivo stourton for port about writing. The book lovers tale, by ivo stourton the independent. However, other moments worked very well, such as a poignant moment during angelicas second act aria in which medoro spray paints his lovers name on the back wall in bright orange spray paint. All of the threads of the narrative are satisfyingly completed. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book lover s tale. Ivo stourton was born in 1982 and works in the city of london. The night climbers by ivo stourton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The criticallyacclaimed author of the night climbers and the book lovers tale, and son of journalist edward stourton as well as an eton classmate of hrh prince william, ivo stourton now comes to solaris with the happier dead.
Stourton first came into the public eye at 17 when he wrote and starred in kassandra, an award winning edinburgh festival production about the vietnam war. Ivo stourton is the author of the happier dead, and two previous nonsf novels the night climbers doubleday, 2007 and the book lovers tale doubleday, 2011. The book lovers tale ivo stourton books and whispers. Ivo stourton was born in 1982 and received high honors a double first in english at cambridge. A stirring literary tale of book lovers and sexual obsession from the talented young author of the night climbers. The book lover s tale kindle edition by ivo stourton.
And the book lover s tale has such echoes of chaucers canterbury tales that it comes as little surprise that a late 15thcentury printed edition of the tales plays a crucial role at the climax of the novel. The book lovers tale by ivo stourton nook book ebook. Amazing to realize that ivo stourton is but in his twenties and has the ability to write a well crafted story with such stunningly beautiful prose. He also advises on which books should adorn their shelves. The happy lovers by the 18thcentury french artist jeanhonore fragonard is a charming commentary on the nature of love and feminine wiles. One of the best novels i have read in quite some time. This chilling encounter between old money and new, between the real world and the imagined, is also a moving portrayal of a confused heros battle to know himself. The book lovers tale by ivo stourton overdrive rakuten. His debut novel, the night climbers, a thriller about the secret club of students who scale the college walls of cambridge, is currently being filmed by the young indie director, marek losey. The last great book group read about book groups was, of course, the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society by mary ann shaffer. Author ivo stourtons complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. The comedic villain, from richard iii onwards, is a hard trick to pull off, for the balance between wit and evil is a tricky one. The book lover s tale similar authors to ivo stourton. Buy the night climbers by ivo stourton from amazons fiction books store.
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His second novel, the book lovers tale, was published in june 2011. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. It reflects your interest, your intelligence, your sophistication, your humour. Anything with book lover in the title is bound to attract, is it not. Ivo stourton introduction a novel of startling intensity, the night climbers is the riveting story of a secret league at cambridge a group of young daredevils who test their limits in a variety of ways, including scaling the universitys towering architecture after dark. Ivo stourtons second novel,the book lovers tale, is published by doubleday. Here, its a sign that she has captured his heart, and he gazes at her adoringly, fondling a dove, the bird of love. Immortal beloved is a mesmerizing mystery based on the tumultuous real life of ludwig van beethoven. Philip womack is the author of the liberators and the other book. His new novel marks a maturation in style, and it looks set to be a winner.
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