The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight A charming and scintillating coming-of-age debut novel set in the city of Edinburgh. Perfect for fans of Nora Ephron, Elizabeth Jane Howard and Coco Mellors. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A spellbinding debut about friendship, motherhood, first love, and the choices that bind us CARLEY FORTUNEAddictive, nostalgic and comforting, this layered family mystery crept round my heart CLAIRE DAVERLEYPen and Alice, childhood best friends from Toronto, are in their first year at the University of Edinburgh. Each has come to the city for her own reasons. Pen knows her divorced parents back in Canada are hiding something from her. She believes shell find the answer here in Scotland, where an old friend of her fathers - now a famous writer known as Lord Lennox - lives. When she is invited to spend the weekend at Lennoxs centuries-old estate with his enveloping, fascinating family, Pen begins to unravel her parents secret, just as shes falling in love for the first time . . .Meanwhile Alice, an aspiring actor, sees university as her route to the West End and beyond. The star of this years theatre production, shes making the most of the power she wields as an object of desire - until an affair with her tutor begins to slip from her control. Witty, warm and wildly unputdownable, The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus is at once a love story and an irresistible mystery, a celebration of female friendship, and a study of how looking back can help us move forward.A book to lose yourself in FRAN LITTLEWOODBrimming with heart JENNY JACKSONLuminous . . . as smart as it is delicious, as nostalgic as it feels fresh ASHLEY AUDRAINJoyous, clever, and wholly transportive KATY HAYSEmma Knights witty, wistful debut will keep you up all night JOANNA RAKOFF Author Biography Emma Knight is a writer, journalist and entrepreneur based in Toronto. Emmas writing about books, maternal health and more has appeared in Literary Hub, British VOGUE, The Globe and Mail, The Walrus and The International New York Times. Emma is a co-creator and co-host of the culture podcast, FANFARE and has two cookbooks published by Penguin Random House.Emma studied Modern Languages at the University of Edinburgh and has an MA in Journalism and an MSc. in International Development from Sciences Po, Paris. While in Paris, Emma worked for The New York Times and the World Association of Newspapers. Review Addictive, nostalgic and comforting, this layered family mystery crept round my heart like a modern-day Dodie Smith * Claire Daverley, international bestselling author of TALKING AT NIGHT *The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus is a spellbinding debut about friendship, motherhood, first love, and the choices that bind us. Emma Knight whisks us away to Scotland, where Penelope Winters navigates her first year at Edinburgh University while untangling a family mystery. I couldnt put it down! * Carley Fortune, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THIS SUMMER WILL BE DIFFERENT and MEET ME AT THE LAKE *Im in love with this luminous debut - the charm on every page, the enthralling cast of characters, the dialogue to die for. Academia, friendship, young love and family secrets, this is as smart as it is delicious, as nostalgic as it feels fresh. I wish I could read it all over again for the first time. Emma Knight is a blazing new literary talent * Ashley Audrain, #1 bestselling author of THE PUSH and THE WHISPERS *Whip smart, unrestrainedly fun, and bursting with heart, readers will fall in love with the rambling, glorious world of Talmòrach and the secretive, aristocratic family of Lord Lennox. A novel about finding ourselves, falling in love, and meeting that precious group of friends whom we call family, Knights debut is the modern-day Mitford novel Ive been searching for. Joyous, clever, and wholly transportive, I loved every page! * Katy Hays, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE CLOISTERS *Sally Rooney fans, take note! Emma Knights witty, wistful debut will keep you up all night, pondering the mystery and romance at its core, and rooting for Knights irresistible heroine. I loved it * Joanna Rakoff, international bestselling author of MY SALINGER YEAR *Brimming with heart, The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus is a story about parents and children, friends and lovers, and that moment when a young person must strike out on her own to claim the life she most wants. Emma Knight swept me off my feet * Jenny Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street *Wonderfully crafted, Emma Knights story of friendship, family secrets and first love made me nostalgic about the act of reading itself. Mystery, intrigue, posh Scots and academia, its a book to lose yourself in. Pro tip: carry it around the house, like I did, for maximum snatched read-time. A beautifully written, page-turning delight! * Fran Littlewood, the internationally bestselling author of AMAZING GRACE ADAMS *I loved escaping into this world. Knight is a fantastic writer and perfectly captures the intense friendships, insecurities, and rollicking highs and lows of youth * Nell Hudson, author of JUST FOR TODAY *A sweeping story of friendship, first love, and family secrets, The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus feels simultaneously timeless and incredibly fresh. Emma Knights writing perfectly balances warmth with wistfulness, and her characters are so vivid youll swear youve met them in real life. This is the type of book youll stay up far past your bedtime reading (with absolutely zero regrets) - its pure magic * Genevieve Wheeler, author of ADELAIDE * Details ISBN1529433967 Author Emma Knight Publisher Quercus Publishing Year 2025 ISBN-13 9781529433968 Format Paperback Publication Date 2025-01-07 Imprint Quercus Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience General UK Release Date 2025-01-07 NZ Release Date 2025-01-13 AU Release Date 2025-01-13 Language English ISBN-10 1529433967 Pages 384 Illustrations N/A 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:161118874;

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