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As a brit abroad, having been raised on the tales of mischievous young schoolgirls by the likes of enid blyton, i was wary of how well a long way from verona europa, the. Jane then quickly followed that particular victory with god on the rocks, her first true novel for adults. A long way from verona by jane gardam and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A long way from verona far more than just another comingofage story from the awardwinning author of the old filth trilogy bustle. May 07, 2009 a long way from verona paperback may 7 2009 by jane gardam author 4. Before that, jane was primarily known for her work with childrens books, a reputation she garnered after she wrote a long way from verona, a childrens book released in 1971 and which followed a thirteen year old protagonist. Verona is, in fact, never mentioned in the book, although there are a couple of references to romeo and juliet, and an italian prisonerofwar plays a minor role. Lucasta miller meets jane gardam books the guardian.

Written in 1971, a long way from verona is jane gardams first novel of over 20 novels. A long way from verona by jane gardam overdrive rakuten. Dec, 2016 jane gardam a long way from verona december, 2016 by joe hodgson john and andy are joined by laura cumming, the art critic for the observer and author of the vanishing man. Far more than just another comingofage story from the awardwinning author of the old filth trilogy bustle. A long way from verona jane gardam the captive reader. The young protagonist, a born writer, as she is told by a published novelist who reads her work, is a feisty, fascinating, and compelling figure who falls in and quickly out of love with a. Her father was the son of a farmer turned schoolteacher, and a wellloved housemaster at sir william turners school. Jane gardam books list of books by author jane gardam. Oct 26, 2015 a long way from verona by jane gardam in djvu, doc, epub download ebook. Jane gardams marvelous stories of young girls on the threshold of womanhoodgod on the rocks and crusoes daughterhave delighted her many readers.

Jessica vye, the central character, is a thirteen year old aspiring wrier in a small, coastal english town during world war ii. I hate the idea of sequels, jane gardam tells me, a burst of vehemence interrupting the otherwise even pace and tranquil delivery of her speech. A long way from verona npr coverage of a long way from verona by jane gardam. Now, heres an opportunity to read her first novel, from 1971, about a girl on the cusp of puberty in wartime england. Her latest books are the people on privilege hill 2007, a collection of short stories, and the novels the man in the wooden hat 2009 and last friends 20. All the books on my bookshelves are books that i loved, she says. A long way from verona from dymocks online bookstore. Nov 30, 20 praise for a long way from verona a long way from verona is a brilliant, witty, and agonizingly truetolife novel.

A long way from verona by jane gardam published by europa editions in 20 originally published 1971 format. A long way from verona paperback boswell book company. Read a long way from verona by jane gardam available from rakuten kobo. Jan 10, 2011 i hate the idea of sequels, jane gardam tells me, a burst of vehemence interrupting the otherwise even pace and tranquil delivery of her speech. These modern classics the independent are now joined by another novel that is equally fresh and vivid, comic and touching. It won the phoenix award from the childrens literature association in 1991, which recognizes the best childrens book published twenty years. A long way from verona kindle edition by jane gardam author format.

A long way from verona jane gardam february 25, 2014 by claire the captive reader with the first line of a long way from verona by jane gardam, published in 1971 but set during the second world war, jessica vye introduces herself to the reader bluntly but honestly. While her audience was intended to be middle school readers, the novel can certainly be appreciated by adults. With the first line of a long way from verona by jane gardam, published in. Books will be sent by economy air 2 to 4 weeks unless a faster service is requested. Gardams first book was a childrens novel, a long way from verona, a yearold girls firstperson narrative, was published in 1971.

Thanks to europa editions for their reissue of this and some of gardams other early novels. A long way from verona by jane gardam used very good. She has also written novels and collections of stories for adults that include god on the rocks 1978, bilgewater and the pangs of love and other stories 1983 and the summer after the funeral. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. In pursuit of velazquez, and hilary murray hill, ceo at hachette childrens books, to talk bout jane gardams debut novel a long way from verona. Jane gardam s novel is set not in the italian city but in the north riding of yorkshire. This week i read a long way from verona, newly released by europa editions, having previously read and loved seven other jane gardam novels, and i was puzzled as i read this one because it seemed unusual, and while not out of character, a lot less sophisticated in terms of structure than her usual. Praise for a long way from veronaa long way from verona is a brilliant, witty, and agonizingly truetolife novel. A long way from verona ebook by jane gardam 9781609451554. Jane gardams marvelous stories of young girls on the threshold of womanhoodgod on the rocks and crusoes daughterhave delighted fans and critics alike. A long way from verona has 6 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.

Gardam began her fiction career with a childrens novel, a long way from verona, and a book of childrens short stories, a few fair days, both published in 1971. With the first line of a long way from verona by jane gardam, published in 1971 but set during the second world war, jessica vye introduces herself to the reader bluntly but honestly. I have enjoyed the filth books by jane gardam and thought i was in for more of the same but this is a thin book that left me unsatisfied. A long way from verona 9780140306118 by gardam, jane. A long way from verona by jane gardam book cover, description, publication history. Jane gardam was born in north yorkshire, england in 1928. Jessica vye introduces herself on the first page by announcing, i ought to tell you at the beginning that i. A long way from verona by jane gardam fantastic fiction. Gardam s first book was a childrens novel, a long way from verona, a yearold girls firstperson narrative, was published in 1971. Top 10 best jane gardam books jane gardam written works. I ought to tell you at the beginning that i am not quite n. A long way from verona jane gardam europa editions.

Apr 25, 2014 thanks to europa editions for their reissue of this and some of gardams other early novels. A long way from verona by jane gardam, 9780349122519, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jane gardam was born jean mary pearson in july of 1928, in coatham, a former fishing community in north yorkshire. A long way from verona by jane gardam in djvu, doc, epub download ebook. She is the author of many childrens novels that include a long way from verona 1971. Before that, jane was primarily known for her work with childrens books, a reputation she garnered after she wrote a long way from verona, a children s book released in 1971 and which followed a thirteen year old protagonist. This venerable british author is best known in the u. A long way from verona by jane gardam by backlisted. If i hadnt already been adoring this book, the appearance of. The times literary supplement a fiercly funny and personal book.

Jane gardam a long way from verona december, 2016 by joe hodgson john and andy are joined by laura cumming, the art critic for the observer and author of the vanishing man. Jane gardams marvelous stories of young girls on the threshold of womanhoodgod on the rocks and crusoes daughterhave delighted her. Jul 29, 2005 gardam began her fiction career with a childrens novel, a long way from verona, and a book of childrens short stories, a few fair days, both published in 1971. Here, the asyetunpublished author examines the growth of a writer from her days as a thirteenyearold schoolchild in a small british village during world war ii, to the publication. I have enjoyed the filth books by jane gardam and thought i was in for more of the same but this is a thin book that left. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A long way from verona by jane gardam by backlisted podcast.

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