From one of the greatest comedic writers of a generation comes a story of love, faith and taxidermy.
'Three mighty obstacles threaten the burgeoning love of childhood sweethearts Timothy Pickering and Naomi Walls. They are Steven Venables, a dead curlew and God.'
1978: Two lovers perch precariously on the cusp of adulthood. Timothy's father decides it's time for him to take on the family taxidermy business; while Naomi dreams of a career on the stage.
Across the decades their lives continue to interweave, and occasionally cross - bound by the pull of intoxicating first love. But will their destinies ultimately unite them?
Nobbs moves his exceptional comic talent to a new-found depth. Memorable and moving, a tale of love won and love lost. You will never look at the art of taxidermy in the same way again.
| ISBN: | 9780007286287 |
| Publication date: | 10th June 2010 |
| Author: | David Nobbs |
| Publisher: | HarperCollinsPublishers an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 423 pages |
| Genres: |
Classics Narrative theme: Coming of age Narrative theme: Love and relationships Contemporary romance Family Drama Humorous Fiction |