A Wild Strawberry Place

Bestselling author Laura Wood explores the mesmerizing life and work of beloved author Eva Ibbotson, drawing from her letters, short stories, articles and novels (including masterpieces The Morning Gift and Journey to the River Sea). Perfect for fans of Lucy Mangan's Bookworm and In Love with Love. Discover the real-life magic behind Eva Ibbotson’s beloved stories in this unique and moving biography.Eva Ibbotson’s classic books – full of warmth, wit, and yearning – have captivated readers for generations. Bestselling author Laura Wood is one of her biggest fans, and in this authorized biography she reveals how Eva's real-life journey inspired and informed her work.A Wild Strawberry Place is not only a gripping and often heartbreaking tale of a life lived in turbulent mid-century Europe, but an intimate portrait of a writer's development, including photos, letters, interviews and other treasures from the Ibbotson family’s private archive and beyond.Including a rediscovered, out-of-print Eva Ibbotson short story and fascinating articles on the craft of writing, A Wild Strawberry Place is the perfect celebration of life and creativity for book lovers everywhere.

Pagina's: 304, Hardcover, Macmillan Publishers Int Ltd - MDL