An emotional journey through the lives of a group of university students as they fall in and out of friendship and love. In this dramatic coming-of-age story, bonds formed during an intense summer of rehearsals will be tested across decades.
One hot summer, a group of university students gathers in an orchard to rehearse a play.
Veronika is born for a life on the stage while Felix seizes his last chance for creative freedom. Sebastian woos Veronika, and Cassie longs for Sebastian. Josh and Gloria each carry a secret they are unable to share.
Passion, rivalry and enduring connections will bind the Players across years and continents, long after the final curtain falls and they leave university behind. From Perth to Paris, Cambridge, London, Berlin and Dili the friends search for meaning in their careers and friendship, discover love and endure heartbreak.
By:
Deborah Pike Imprint: Fremantle Arts Centre Prs Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 233mm,
Width: 153mm,
Spine: 24mm
Weight: 505g ISBN:9781760993061 ISBN 10: 1760993069 Pages: 400 Publication Date:03 April 2024 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for The Players
""Heartwarming and captivating ... enticing to the last page."" -- Bem Le Hunte ""Funny and wise. A vivid and all too human cast of dreamers, exquisitely tuned to the bittersweet dramas of life."" -- Melinda Harvey