In this acclaimed memoir from the award-winning author of Fragrant Harbour and Capital, John Lanchester pieces together his family's past and uncovers their extraordinary secrets - from his grandparents' life in colonial Rhodesia to his mother's time as a nun - with clear-eyed compassion. A true story of family intrigues, of secrets and lies, as they unfold across three generations.
| ISBN: | 9780571234431 |
| Publication date: | 3rd April 2008 |
| Author: | John Lanchester |
| Publisher: | Faber & Faber |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 394 pages |
| Genres: |
Autobiography: historical, political and military True stories: general Family history, tracing ancestors |