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Shadowplay: The gripping international bestseller from the author of Star of the Sea
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A magnificent new novel from the bestselling author about Bram Stoker’s intense relationships with the actors Henry Irving and Ellen Terry, while working together at the Lyceum Theatre, and the inspirations that led to the creation of Dracula.

Discover the enthralling Richard & Judy Book Club pick from international bestseller Joseph O'Connor.

‘The best novel that I’ve read in the last twenty years… It’s fantastic’ RICHARD MADELEY

‘Breathtaking… A hugely entertaining book about the grand scope of friendship and love’ Sadie Jones, Guardian __________

London, 1878. Three extraordinary people begin their life together - and the idea for Dracula is born.

Fresh from life in Dublin, Bram Stoker - now manager of the Lyceum Theatre - is wrestling with dark demons in a new city, in a new marriage, and with his own literary aspirations. As he walks the streets at night, streets haunted by the Ripper and the gossip which swirls around his friend Oscar Wilde, he finds new inspiration. Soon, the eerie tale of Dracula begins to emerge.

But Henry Irving, volcanic leading man and impresario, is determined that nothing will get in the way of Bram’s dedication to the Lyceum. And both men are growing ever more enchanted by the beauty and boldness of Ellen Terry, the most celebrated actress of her generation. __________

Shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award 2019
Winner of the Irish Book Awards Novel of the Year

‘A colourful tale of secret love and public performance…in a romantic, lost London’ The Times

‘Hugely entertaining and atmospheric’ DEBORAH MOGGACH

‘Extraordinary’ SEBASTIAN BARRY

‘A novel I’d recommend to anyone- a rollicking and moving story’ James Naughtie, Radio Times

‘Fabulous… A truly great book you simply cannot put down’ JUDY FINNIGAN

‘Rich, sad, funny, and a beautiful read. You’ll LOVE it’ RICHARD MADELEY

‘Ingenious…hugely impressive and utterly haunting’ Sunday Mirror

JOSEPH O'CONNOR’S STUNNING NEW NOVEL, MY FATHER’S HOUSE, IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Country
United Kingdom
Date
22 October 2020
Pages
416
ISBN
9781784709150

A magnificent new novel from the bestselling author about Bram Stoker’s intense relationships with the actors Henry Irving and Ellen Terry, while working together at the Lyceum Theatre, and the inspirations that led to the creation of Dracula.

Discover the enthralling Richard & Judy Book Club pick from international bestseller Joseph O'Connor.

‘The best novel that I’ve read in the last twenty years… It’s fantastic’ RICHARD MADELEY

‘Breathtaking… A hugely entertaining book about the grand scope of friendship and love’ Sadie Jones, Guardian __________

London, 1878. Three extraordinary people begin their life together - and the idea for Dracula is born.

Fresh from life in Dublin, Bram Stoker - now manager of the Lyceum Theatre - is wrestling with dark demons in a new city, in a new marriage, and with his own literary aspirations. As he walks the streets at night, streets haunted by the Ripper and the gossip which swirls around his friend Oscar Wilde, he finds new inspiration. Soon, the eerie tale of Dracula begins to emerge.

But Henry Irving, volcanic leading man and impresario, is determined that nothing will get in the way of Bram’s dedication to the Lyceum. And both men are growing ever more enchanted by the beauty and boldness of Ellen Terry, the most celebrated actress of her generation. __________

Shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award 2019
Winner of the Irish Book Awards Novel of the Year

‘A colourful tale of secret love and public performance…in a romantic, lost London’ The Times

‘Hugely entertaining and atmospheric’ DEBORAH MOGGACH

‘Extraordinary’ SEBASTIAN BARRY

‘A novel I’d recommend to anyone- a rollicking and moving story’ James Naughtie, Radio Times

‘Fabulous… A truly great book you simply cannot put down’ JUDY FINNIGAN

‘Rich, sad, funny, and a beautiful read. You’ll LOVE it’ RICHARD MADELEY

‘Ingenious…hugely impressive and utterly haunting’ Sunday Mirror

JOSEPH O'CONNOR’S STUNNING NEW NOVEL, MY FATHER’S HOUSE, IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Country
United Kingdom
Date
22 October 2020
Pages
416
ISBN
9781784709150