Author:Iris Murdoch,Sophie Hannah,Anthony Howell
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VINTAGE CLASSICS MURDOCH: Funny, subversive, fearless and fiercely intelligent, Iris Murdoch was one of the great writers of the twentieth century. To celebrate her centenary Vintage Classics presents special editions of her greatest and most timeless novels.
‘Every artist is an unhappy lover. And unhappy lovers want to tell their story.’
Ex-tax collector and author of two unpopular novels, Bradley Pearson wishes to devote his retirement to writing a masterpiece. But the doorbell and the phone keep ringing, and every ring brings with it an ex-wife, a friend in need, a sister in trouble or a young woman seeking a teacher, and so dusty, selfish Bradley is plunged into the muddles and mysteries which will end in his doom.
Winner of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize 1973.
© Iris Murdoch 1973 (P) Penguin Audio 2020
The book is so great, I almost feel it has magic powers. It’s tragic, comic, mysterious, thought-provoking and so much more than the sum of its parts. It manages to be both a great detective story and a great love story at the same time. It’s the only book I’ve ever read that feels as if it encapsulates all of life and the human experience.
—— Sophie Hannah , New York TimesA source of wonder and delight...No summary can do justice to the rich intricacy of character and incident with which Miss Murdoch crowds every page
—— SpectatorMore than almost any other writer, she understands the currents beneath the surface: the way that inappropriate crushes, egotism, loathing, loneliness, can overcome apparently calm lives and leave disaster, even death, behind.
—— Charlotte Mendelson , GuardianThis is great Murdoch. It rings as clear as The Bell...her humour is all the more achingly funny because she keeps it on the edge of our vision
—— Daily MailIris Murdoch's marvellous, heroic novel...A gloriously rich tale
—— The TimesFunny, learned and lyrical, I urge you (re)visit it
—— Piers Plowright , Tablet, *Books of the Year*Murdoch is at the height of her powers in this novel, combining a complex plot with a heartrending analysis of the meaning of love
—— Good Book GuideA chilling read
—— Woman's WeeklyIncluded in 'The Week's Best Books - The Creepy One'
—— HeatA chilling and deeply psychological read
—— Woman & HomeIncluded in 'The Hot List'
—— Inside SoapWritten with gusto […] the pleasure in this one is watching Harris unwind.
—— Daily TelegraphBeautifully written and fun.
—— Daily ExpressIf you like your mysteries atmospheric then I highly recommend The Glass House - it's the kind of book that makes you look up in surprise at your present-day surroundings. Long-fused mysteries in the past and present take tantalisingly long time to weave together but the wait is absolutely worth it. Beautiful, transportive writing
—— Erin KellyA cleverly constructed puzzle of a plot whose pieces finally snap together in a truly gratifying manner
—— Washington PostThis exquisitely written tale about secrets, privilege and what it means to be a family is an absolute treat
—— SunI just love Eve Chase's lyrical writing and evocative sense of place. The Glass House is her best yet, a glorious tangle of family secrets, set deep in the woods of Foxcote Manor. A treat.
—— Louise CandlishExquisitely written, this emotional and intriguing novel is a little bit special
—— Woman & HomeAn atmospheric and immersive mystery in which the secrets and lies of the past collide with the present. Chase's writing is, as ever, exquisite
—— E.C. FremantleAn emotional thriller steeped in family secrets and the desire to belong
—— WomanBeautifully written, with a sinister edge
—— Best MagazineDreamy and atmospheric (...) wonderful, moving
—— Daily MailEve Chase is right up there with Tana French and Sarah Waters as an author who writes page-turning masterpieces that meld a vibrant sense of place with a heartbreaking cast of characters. I devoured her latest, and will be recommending it to everyone I know. Her plot twists floored me, and this haunting story will stay with me for a very long time
—— Fiona Davis , bestselling author of The Chelsea GirlsSo beautifully and insightfully written, with characters I grew to love populating a compelling, moving story that kept me turning the pages right to the very last. Chase handles the various unexpected ways our earliest experiences shape and define us with huge empathy and sensitivity. It's an evocative and engrossing read
—— Katherine Webb , author of The LegacyBewitching and beguiling, The Glass House is as dark and tangled as the forest where it is set. A creeping sense of unease builds to a terrific denouement - as suspenseful as the mistress of psychological drama, Daphne Du Maurier. Eve Chase is simply brilliant.
—— Veronica HenryA pacy and suspenseful read
—— IndependentRich, gripping, intriguing, beautifully written, diving deep into emotional truths, The Glass House is an assured and lovely novel
—— Elizabeth Buchan , author of The Museum of Broken PromisesThis is an absolute beauty. Darkly atmospheric and spellbinding
—— Jane Fallon, author of Queen BeeThis captivating mystery will certainly whisk you away . . . Exquisitely written, this emotional and intriguing novel is rather special
—— Woman's WeeklyThis exquisitely written tale about secrets, privilege and what it means to be a family is an absolute treat
—— Fabulous, Sun on SundayA beautifully written mystery about family secrets. A gripping and imaginative read
—— Cotswold LifeA delicious mystery full of labyrinthine curves
—— Kirkus ReviewsEvocative and beautifully written The Glass House sucked me into a mystery as atmospheric and densely packed with secrets as the forest in which it's set
—— Tammy Cohen/Rachel Rhys, author of A Dangerous CrossingBeautifully written mystery
—— PeopleAn emotional thriller steeped in family secrets and the desire to belong
—— WomanWe all need a book to get really lost in every now and again, and this captivating mystery will certainly whisk you away. Exquisitely written, this emotional and intriguing novel is a little bit special
—— Woman & HomeA powerful story of family secrets, lies and the need to belong. Stays in your mind long after you've finished reading
—— Sunday ExpressI heartily recommend Eve Chase's evocative The Glass House
—— Woman & HomeAn atmospheric novel about family secrets . . . I love books with a strong sense of place and time
—— Jane Fallon , iSinister and gripping
—— The LeopardCritical Acclaim for Eve Chase
—— -An enthralling story of secrets, sisters and an unsolved mystery
—— Kate Morton , bestselling author of The Clockmaker's DaughterSimply stunning. Every now and then you read a special book and this is one. Spell-binding, heart-stopping . . . I can't tell you how much I loved it
—— Dinah Jefferies , bestselling author of The Missing SisterEvocative and filled with intrigue
—— Clare Mackintosh , bestselling author of Let Me LieExquisite and evocative - and the pace and suspense are handled expertly
—— Sarah Vaughan , bestselling author of Anatomy of a ScandalOne of the most enthralling novelists of the moment. This is the most beautiful book you will read this year
—— Lisa Jewell , bestselling author of Watching YouEve Chase is a name to watch
—— Daily MailAddictive and delivers atmosphere in spades
—— Good HousekeepingAn enticing, chilling plot, captivating characters and prose beautiful enough to totally lose yourself in
—— HeatA mystery of nail-biting suspense
—— Woman & HomeAbsorbed me completely. Fabulous
—— Jane Fallon , bestselling author of Tell Me a SecretAn engrossing story of fractured families, secrets, lies and misunderstandings
—— Sunday ExpressMagical
—— Daily ExpressExpertly crafted, dark, beautiful and utterly enthralling
—— Rowan Coleman , bestselling author of The Summer of Impossible ThingsBeautifully written with a gripping plot, I couldn't stop reading this
—— Katie Fforde , bestselling author of A Rose Petal Summer