The Book Lover's Tale

Ivo Stourton

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English

Black Swan
23 October 2017

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

A stirring literary tale of book lovers and sexual obsession from the talented young author of THE NIGHT CLIMBERS

He collects books-

Interior designer for the rich and powerful, Matt de Voy lends his tasteful eye to the households of his wealthy female clients. He also advises on which books should adorn their shelves. His deep knowledge of literature becomes his sharpest tool of seduction.

He collects women-

Despite

himself, Matt begins to fall in love with one of his most beautiful clients, Claudia. She is modest, clever and married.

But is

he a murderer?

Matt's fixation on the unavailable Claudia threatens to drive him over the edge.

Set at the cusp of the City of London's financial meltdown, THE BOOK LOVER'S TALE opens a door into the extravagant world of the filthy rich, the smart and the debauched. This chilling encounter between old money and new, between the real world and the imagined, is also a moving portrayal of a confused hero's battle to know himself.

By: Ivo Stourton
Imprint: Black Swan
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 210g
ISBN: 9781784163204
ISBN 10: 1784163201
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 23 October 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ivo Stourton was born in 1982 and works a lawyer in the City of London. This is his second novel.

Reviews for The Book Lover's Tale

A witty and well-observed tale of obsession and delusion, with a satirical smattering of snobbery * Tatler * Artful twists and social satire enjoyably merge with cheeky literary allusions * Independent * Smart, funny, and full of literary resonance * Daily Mail * All readers who love the book world will find stimulating amusement and argument here -- Jane Jakeman * Independent *

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