The Walled Orchard
The Walled Orchard
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Published:
5 April, 2001
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Description
'Read THE WALLED ORCHARD so you can tell your descendants, 'I was there when the historical novel started holding its head up with the rest of literature''. - WASHINGTON POST
'This book is a hilarious yet well-researached historical novel.' - HISTORICAL NOVEL REVIEW
The hero is Eupolis, weary, cynical and believing only in comedy. The heroine is Athens, at the height of her schizophrenic glory. A startling mixture of comedy and tragedy, THE WALLED ORCHARD is the poignant, charming story of their turbulent relationship.
With unforgettable characters and a powerful and moving story, THE WALLED ORCHARD is a wonderful evocation of life in Ancient Greece in the fifth century BC.
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More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780349114521 |
| ISBN10 | 0349114528 |
| Number Of Pages | 608 |
| Item Weight | 406 g |
| Product Dimensions | 128 x 197 x 38 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
Read THE WALLED ORCHARD so you can tell your descendants, "I was there when the historical novel started holding its head up with the rest of literature" * THE WASHINGTON POST *
Witty, ironic... and achieved a deeply felt authenticity. * THE NEW YORK TIMES *
This book is a hilarious yet well-researached historical novel. * HISTORICAL NOVEL REVIEW *
** 'Out of his own playful erudition, Tom Holt creates an unforgettable narrator, a wise and caustic commentator on the golden age of Athens * WATERSTONES BOOKS QUARTERLY *
Author's Bio
Tom Holt is the acclaimed author of a bestselling series of comic fantasy and historical novels. He lives in Chard, Somerset.