After the death of her beloved husband, Katrin, a literary biographer, picks her way through a trove of his letters and postcards, slowly piecing together the entirety of his life. Surprised by an unlikely chapter in his past that was never revealed during their marriage, Katrin sets off on a heartb
The Life-Writer
β Scribed by David Constantine
- Book ID
- 110777608
- Publisher
- Biblioasis
- Year
- 2016
- Tongue
- en-CA
- Weight
- 141 KB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9781771961011
- ASIN
- B01G12DH6E
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
A New York Times Notable Book 2016
An October Indie Next List βGreat Reads" Pick
After the death of her beloved husband, Katrin, a literary biographer, picks her way through a trove of his letters and postcards, slowly piecing together the entirety of his life. Surprised by an unlikely chapter in his past that was never revealed during their marriage, Katrin sets off on a heartbreaking journey to discover the man she never fully knew.
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