High and Low

di Amanda Craig (Autore)

Abacus, 2026

'Craig anatomises the state of the nation with wit and empathy' JONATHAN COE 'She's such a skilful storyteller who vividly dramatises our lives with wit, wisdom and compassion' BERNARDINE EVARISTO 'Amanda Craig is a delicious storyteller' ROSE TREMAIN 'One of the most brilliant and entertaining novelists' ALISON LURIE In the worst day of the year, and on the twelfth day of Christmas, a group of people come under siege in Cross St, North London. A gang is hunting for a child who has been drawn into crime with tragic results; there is a riot outside the church where asylum seekers have been sleeping, and many cities have descended into fierce protests. Inside the Literary Cafe, a group of writers, bakers and shopkeepers are sheltering. Their petty feuds and past quarrels must be forgotten if they are to survive a gang armed with knives and a gun. Over a few hours, the divisions between high and low, old and new, haves and have-nots are thrown into violent contrast. Are they going to try to save themselves, or each other?

• Autore: Amanda Craig
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: Abacus
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Other
• EAN: 9781408714720

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