The Museum of Things Left Behind

Seni Glaister

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English

Fourth Estate
20 June 2016

Fiction & Literature; Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

Escape into the warmth and charm of this big-hearted modern fable – and discover a European country you’ve never heard of.

Nestling in the picturesque mountains between Italy and Austria is the beautiful but isolated country of Vallerosa, a land of stopped clocks, full employment, pungent tea, patriotism, rival cafés and a slower way of life. The world has finally started to take notice of this hidden gem, and when a letter arrives, announcing the imminent arrival of a Very Important Person, the Vallerosans hurry to make preparations for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to show off their country. But the visitor is not quite what they had in mind . . .

By: Seni Glaister
Imprint: Fourth Estate
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 290g
ISBN: 9780008118990
ISBN 10: 000811899X
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 20 June 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Seni Glaister has worked in bookselling since 1988. The mother of four children, she uses her spare time (when she is not working or reading) to raise pigs, confide in her cattle, climb mountains, make wine and write. She has recently led a management buy out of The Book People, one of the UK's favourite booksellers and she is currently planning a long cold walk to the South Pole.

Reviews for The Museum of Things Left Behind

'A dream of a book' Polly Vernon, GRAZIA Funny, wise and charming' DAILY MAIL 'Fans of Marina Lewycka will enjoy this debut ... As sweet as ice-cream' METRO 'A witty, feel-good read' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 'Sunny, charming, and as playful as Stella Gibbons or EF Benson, The Museum of Things Left Behind took me on holiday to the tiny imaginary country of Vallerosa, and returned me with the wonderful feeling of having spent time with an uplifting friend' Laline Paull, author of THE BEES