Still Life - Sarah Winman - Bog

Still Life, a captivating novel penned by Sarah Winman, was published in 2022 by HarperCollins Publishers. This work is a testament to Winman's storytelling prowess, masterfully weaving a tale that will leave you engrossed from the first page to the last. Set against the backdrop of a world in flux, Still Life is a genre-defying narrative that explores the complexities of life and the enduring power of love. With its evocative prose and unforgettable characters, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeply moving literary experience. Published by HarperCollins Publishers, Still Life is a testament to the power of literature and its ability to transport us to different times and places. Don't miss out on this gem from one of the most compelling voices in contemporary writing.

The instant Sunday Times bestseller, a BBC Between The Covers Book Club Pick, winner of Dymocks Book of the Year, a Guardian Best Book of 2021, winner of the Inwords Literary Award! From the author of When God was a Rabbit and Tin Man, Still Life is a big-hearted story of the families we forge and the friendships that make us. 1944, Italy. As bombs fall around them, two strangers meet in the ruined wine cellar of a Tuscan villa and share an extraordinary evening. Ulysses Temper is a young British soldier, Evelyn Skinner a 64-year-old art historian living life on her own terms. She has come to salvage paintings from the wreckage of war and relive memories of her youth when her heart was stolen by an Italian maid in a particular room with a view. Ulysses' chance encounter with Evelyn will transform his life - and all those who love him back home in London - forever. Uplifting, sweeping and full of unforgettable characters, Still Life is a novel about beauty, love, family and friendship.