The Quiet Girl by Nadia Christensen (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Quiet Girl by Nadia Christensen, Peter HØeg Centres around Kaspar Krone, a world-renowned circus clown with a deep love for the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, and an even deeper gambling debt. Wanted for tax evasion and on the verge of extradition, Krone is drafted into the service of a mysterious order of nuns who promise him reprieve from the international authorities. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A fast-paced philosophical thriller of rare quality from the author of Miss Smillas Feeling for Snow.Set in Denmark in the here and now, The Quiet Girl centres around Kaspar Krone, a world-renowned circus clown with a deep love for the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, and an even deeper gambling debt. Wanted for tax evasion and on the verge of extradition, Krone is drafted into the service of a mysterious order of nuns who promise him reprieve from the international authorities in return for his help safeguarding a group of children with mystical abilities.When one of the children goes missing a year later, Krone sets off to find the young girl and bring her back, making a shocking series of discoveries along the way about her identity and the true intentions of his young wards. Notes Ten years after his internationally acclaimed novel Miss Smillas Feeling For Snow, which sold more than 1.4 million copies and was made into a film starring Gabriel Byrne, Hoeg returns with a new fast-paced philosophical thriller. The Quiet Girl has Hoegs bestselling hallmarks- including an off-kilter hero in the shape of Kasper Krone, a world-famous clown with a penchant for poker and mysticism Daily Mail Author Biography Peter H eg was born in 1957 and followed various callings - dancer, actor, fencer, sailor, mountaineer - before he turned seriously to writing. He published his first novel, The History of Danish Dreams, in 1988, and was called the foremost writer of his generation by Information magazine. His crime novel Miss Smillas Feeling for Snow received universal acclaim and was an international bestseller. Review Superb new novel...At once intricate and explosive, The Quiet Girl is elegantly written and furiously plotted, resonant (though not acoustically) of Philip Pullmans Dark Materials trilogy and also David Mamets elaborately staged deceptions * Independent on Sunday *In HØegs hallucinatory prose, Copenhagen has a sinister near-future feel... there are also passages of lyrical beauty * Financial Times *Striking and deeply felt... confirms that HØeg is a writer determined to make new footprints in the snow -- Mark Lawson * Guardian *He writes entertainingly, at times lyrically, at times scathingly * Scotland on Sunday *The Quiet Girl has Hoegs best-selling hallmarks - including an off-kilter hero in the shape of Kasper Krone, a world-famous clown with a penchant for poker and mysticism * Daily Mail * Promotional The long awaited new novel from the author of Miss Smillas Feeling for Snow. Review Text Superb new novel...At once intricate and explosive, The Quiet Girl is elegantly written and furiously plotted, resonant (though not acoustically) of Philip Pullmans Dark Materials trilogy and also David Mamets elaborately staged deceptions Review Quote Superb new novel...At once intricate and explosive, The Quiet Girl is elegantly written and furiously plotted, resonant (though not acoustically) of Philip Pullmans Dark Materials trilogy and also David Mamets elaborately staged deceptions Promotional "Headline" A fast-paced philosophical thriller of rare quality from the author of Miss Smillas Feeling for Snow . Details ISBN0099507358 Pages 416 Year 2008 ISBN-10 0099507358 ISBN-13 9780099507352 Format Paperback Publication Date 2008-09-04 Imprint Vintage Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 839.81374 Media Book Short Title QUIET GIRL Publisher Vintage Publishing Translated from Danish Language English UK Release Date 2008-09-04 AU Release Date 2008-09-04 NZ Release Date 2008-09-04 Translator Nadia Christensen Author Peter HØeg Alternative 9781448130573 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14732339;

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