Attend

✍ Scribed by Camel, West

• Publisher: Orenda Books
• Year: 2018
• Tongue: English
• Category: Fiction

✦ Synopsis

A mesmerising debut novel with echoes of Armistead Maupin and a hint of magic realism ... 'If Armistead Maupin were to write about a diverse group of friends in Deptford, the results might resemble this ... You'll miss these characters when they're gone' Paul BurstonUnder their feet lies magic ... When Sam falls in love with South London thug Derek, and Anne's best friend Kathleen takes her own life, they discover they are linked not just by a world of drugs and revenge; they also share the friendship of the uncanny and enigmatic Deborah. Seamstress, sailor, story-teller and self-proclaimed centenarian immortal, Deborah slowly reveals to Anne and Sam her improbable, fantastical life, the mysterious world that lies beneath their feet and, ultimately, the solution to their crises. With echoes of Armistead Maupin and a hint of magic realism, Attend is a beautifully written, darkly funny, mesmerisingly emotive and deliciously told debut novel, rich in finely wrought characters that you will never forget.'Delicate, evocative prose telling an intriguing story with contemporary relevance, insight and compassion' Live and Deadly'Gritty, yet beautifully written; fantastical, yet down-to-earth; gripping and moving' A Discount Ticket to Everywhere'An intricate piece of work, showing off author West Camel's skill in weaving words and phrases together to create a great debut novel' Off-The-Shelf Books'Up to date, gritty and dark yet filled with a magic that is unique and uplifting. Attend is adventurous, charming and utterly compelling' Random Things Through My Letterbox'A literary EastEnders, with precision language and beautifully interwoven storytelling ... I couldn't put it down' Liz Loves Books;Intro; Title Page; Dedication; Contents; Chapter 1: Anne; Chapter 2: Deborah, 1913; Chapter 3: Sam; Chapter 4: Anne; Chapter 5: Sam; Chapter 6: Deborah, 1913; Chapter 7: Sam; Chapter 8: Anne; Chapter 9: Deborah, 1922; Chapter 10: Sam; Chapter 11: Anne; Chapter 12: Sam; Chapter 13: Anne; Chapter 14: Deborah, 1930; Chapter 15: Sam; Chapter 16: Anne; Chapter 17: Sam; Chapter 18: Deborah, 1941; Chapter 19: Sam; Chapter 20: Anne; Chapter 21: Sam; Chapter 22: Anne; Chapter 23: Sam; Chapter 24: Anne and Sam; Chapter 25: Anne and Sam; Chapter 26: Anne and Sam; Chapter 27: Deborah, 1941

✦ Table of Contents

Intro
Title Page
Dedication
Contents
Chapter 1: Anne
Chapter 2: Deborah, 1913
Chapter 3: Sam
Chapter 4: Anne
Chapter 5: Sam
Chapter 6: Deborah, 1913
Chapter 7: Sam
Chapter 8: Anne
Chapter 9: Deborah, 1922
Chapter 10: Sam
Chapter 11: Anne
Chapter 12: Sam
Chapter 13: Anne
Chapter 14: Deborah, 1930
Chapter 15: Sam
Chapter 16: Anne
Chapter 17: Sam
Chapter 18: Deborah, 1941
Chapter 19: Sam
Chapter 20: Anne
Chapter 21: Sam
Chapter 22: Anne
Chapter 23: Sam
Chapter 24: Anne and Sam
Chapter 25: Anne and Sam
Chapter 26: Anne and Sam
Chapter 27: Deborah, 1941 Chapter 28: Anne and SamChapter 29: Anne and Sam
Chapter 30: Deborah, 1950
Chapter 31: Anne and Sam
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Copyright

✦ Subjects

England -- London -- Deptford