August Blue - Deborah Levy - Bog

August Blue is a captivating novel penned by the renowned author Deborah Levy. Published in 2023 by Penguin Books Ltd (UK), this book is a delightful addition to the literary world. The narrative is a brilliant blend of Levy's signature storytelling and the charm of the English language. The book belongs to a genre that's as intriguing as its title, making it a must-read for anyone who appreciates fine literature. Don't miss out on this latest offering from Deborah Levy, brought to you by Penguin Books Ltd (UK).

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERBOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 ACCORDING TO FINANCIAL TIMES, GUARDIAN, INDEPENDENT, TIME MAGAZINEThe mesmerising new novel from the twice Booker-shortlisted author of Hot Milk and Swimming HomeAt the height of her career, concert pianist Elsa M. Anderson - former child prodigy, now in her thirties - walks off the stage in Vienna, mid-performance.Now she is in Athens, watching as another young woman, a stranger but uncannily familiar - almost her double - purchases a pair of mechanical dancing horses at a flea market. Elsa wants the horses too, but there are no more for sale. She drifts to the ferry port, on the run from her talent and her history.So begins a journey across Europe, shadowed by the elusive woman who bought the dancing horses.A dazzling portrait of melancholy and metamorphosis, August Blue uncovers the ways in which we seek to lose an old story, find ourselves in others and create ourselves anew.'A writer at the peak of her talents' Lisa Appignanesi'There's no one touching the brilliance of Deborah Levy's prose today' Lee Rourke'Levy's strength is her originality of thought and expression' Jeanette Winterson