The Broken Teaglass

A Novel

Emily Arsenault

$49.99

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

15 October 2011

Fiction & Literature; Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Crime & Mystery; Thriller & suspense

Unravel the mystery of words--and people--in this ""droll and poignant comedy of manners full of witty insights and oddball characters, as well as a mystery with a one-of-a-kind unfolding"" (The Wall Street Journal). Emily Arsenault's ""quirky, arresting debut"" (Publishers Weekly) is heir to the fiercely intelligent novels of Jasper Fforde in this story about definitions- of words, of who we are, and of the stories we choose to define ourselves.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR

In the maze of cubicles at Samuelson Company, editorial assistant Billy Webb struggles to focus while helping to prepare the next edition of a dictionary. But there are distractions. He senses that something suspicious is going on beneath this company's academic fa ade. What's more, his (possibly) flirtatious co-worker Mona Minot has just made a startling discovery- a trove of puzzling citations, all taken from the same book, The Broken Teaglass. Billy and Mona soon learn that no such book exists. And the quotations read like a confession, coyly hinting at a hidden identity, a secret liaison, a crime. As Billy and Mona try to unearth the truth, the puzzle begins to take on bigger meaning for both of them, compelling them to redefine their notions of themselves and each other.

The Broken Teaglass is at once a literary mystery, a cautious love story, and an ingenious suspense novel that will delight fans of brilliantly inventive fiction.

By: Emily Arsenault
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 202mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 298g
ISBN: 9780553386530
ISBN 10: 0553386530
Publication Date: 15 October 2011
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Broken Teaglass: A Novel

A fascinating secret history is hidden within the pages of The Broken Teaglass. --Christopher Barzak, author of One for Sorrow A beautifully written, engaging mystery. --Dorothy Allison A literary gem. --The New York Times Book Review Winningly unique. --The Boston Globe A delight. --The Wall Street Journal Quirky and inventive. --Richmond Times-Dispatch Written with both wit and grace . . . a rare find on today's bookshelves. --The Roanoke Times A delightful, quietly humorous, and offbeat mystery. --Library Journal Compelling . . . an accomplished work. --Hartford Courant The very definition of a promising debut. --Booklist