Description
Set in the bohemian under-belly of Barcelona, this novel combines an urban thriller and a gothic historical drama focusing on Catharism, a 13th century heretical sect.
About the Author
Richard Gwyn is an established poet and editor with five collections and one anthology in print. Born in Wales, he has lived in Greece, France and Catalonia. He teaches Creative Writing at Cardiff University.
Reviews
"The love story, the black humour, the sinister thriller element, the evocation of the fantastic beauty of Barcelona and the vivid, tragic-comic characters we encounter - all of these balls are kept whirling until they land softly at the end. The writing is always sharp and economical... moving and eloquent" Norman Schwenk.
Awards
Winner of Publishing Trade Awards - English Language: Bestseller - Fiction 2007.
Book Information
ISBN 9781902638720
Author Richard Gwyn
Format Paperback
Page Count 338
Imprint Parthian Books
Publisher Parthian Books
About the Author
Richard Gwyn is an established poet and editor with five collections and one anthology in print. Born in Wales, he has lived in Greece, France and Catalonia. He teaches Creative Writing at Cardiff University.
Reviews
"The love story, the black humour, the sinister thriller element, the evocation of the fantastic beauty of Barcelona and the vivid, tragic-comic characters we encounter - all of these balls are kept whirling until they land softly at the end. The writing is always sharp and economical... moving and eloquent" Norman Schwenk.
Awards
Winner of Publishing Trade Awards - English Language: Bestseller - Fiction 2007.
Book Information
ISBN 9781902638720
Author Richard Gwyn
Format Paperback
Page Count 338
Imprint Parthian Books
Publisher Parthian Books
