In her garden, ensconced in the lush vegetation of the Western Cape, Clare Wald, world-renowned author, mother, critic, takes up her pen and confronts her life. Sam Leroux has returned to South Africa to embark upon a project that will establish his reputation - he is to write Clare's biography. But how honest is she prepared to be? Was she complicit in crimes lurking in South Africa's past; is she an accomplice or a victim? Are her crimes against her family real or imagined? As Sam and Clare turn over the events of her ...
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In her garden, ensconced in the lush vegetation of the Western Cape, Clare Wald, world-renowned author, mother, critic, takes up her pen and confronts her life. Sam Leroux has returned to South Africa to embark upon a project that will establish his reputation - he is to write Clare's biography. But how honest is she prepared to be? Was she complicit in crimes lurking in South Africa's past; is she an accomplice or a victim? Are her crimes against her family real or imagined? As Sam and Clare turn over the events of her life, she begins to seek reconciliation, absolution. But in the stories she weaves and the truth just below the surface of her shimmering prose, lie Sam's own ghosts. Absolution shines light on contemporary South Africa and the long dark shadow of Apartheid, the elusive nature of truth and self-perception and the mysterious alchemy of the creative process. It is a debut of extraordinary strength and power.
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Add this copy of Absolution to cart. $4.99, very good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2013 by Atlantic Books.
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Add this copy of Absolution to cart. $4.99, good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2012 by Atlantic Books.
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Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
Add this copy of Absolution to cart. $11.11, new condition, Sold by Books2anywhere rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairford, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2013 by Atlantic Books.
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Add this copy of Absolution to cart. $14.85, very good condition, Sold by Halcyon Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2012 by Atlantic Books.
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None. Fine in Near Fine jacket. A signed first edition of Patrick Flanery's work of South African modern fiction. Signed by the author to the title page.  First edition, first impression with complete numberline Absolution tells the story of modern South Africa and the shadow left upon it from Apartheid. It is the debut novel from American author Patrick Flanery. In the original black cloth binding in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally in lovely condition. Dustwrapper is in excellent condition with slight shelf wear to the extremities. Bookseller's label to front of wrap. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Signed by the author to the title page. Fine.
Add this copy of Absolution to cart. $54.34, like new condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2012 by Atlantic.
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None. Fine in Near Fine jacket. A signed first edition of Patrick Flanery's work of South African modern fiction. Signed by the author to the title page.  First edition, first impression with complete numberline Absolution tells the story of modern South Africa and the shadow left upon it from Apartheid. It is the debut novel from American author Patrick Flanery. In the original black cloth binding in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally in lovely condition. Dustwrapper is in excellent condition with slight shelf wear to the extremities. Bookseller's label to front of wrap. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Signed by the author to the title page. Fine.
Add this copy of Absolution to cart. $61.00, like new condition, Sold by MW Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, G, IRELAND, published 2012 by London: Atlantic Books.
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Physical description: 389p.; 22cm. Subjects: Apartheid, South Africa; Fiction. Signed by the author. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.
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New. 2013. Main. Paperback. Patrick Flanery is an exceptionally gifted novelist, and he is just getting started' Philip Gourevitch, New Yorker Following the critical acclaim for this muscular debut novel, Flanery has confirmed himself, quite simply, as a literary star. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 29. Weight in Grams: 300......We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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Add this copy of Absolution >>>> a Superb Signed, Lined & Dated Uk 1st to cart. $60.37, like new condition, Sold by Zeitgeist Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Twickenham, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2012 by Atlantic Books.
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Fine in Fine jacket. 1st Printing. A fine UK first edition, first printing-in a fine unclipped dustjacket (protected by a removable, clear thin mylar sleeve)-All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days)-In her garden, ensconced in the lush vegetation of the Western Cape, Clare Wald, world-renowned author, mother, critic, takes up her pen and confronts her life. Sam Leroux has returned to South Africa to embark upon a project that will establish his reputation-he is to write Clare's biography. But how honest is she prepared to be? Was she complicit in crimes lurking in South Africa's past; is she an accomplice or a victim? Are her crimes against her family real or imagined? As Sam and Clare turn over the events of her life, she begins to seek reconciliation, absolution. But in the stories she weaves and the truth just below the surface of her shimmering prose, lie Sam's own ghosts. Absolution shines light on contemporary South Africa and the long dark shadow of Apartheid, the elusive nature of truth and self-perception and the mysterious alchemy of the creative process. It is a debut of extraordinary strength and power-SIGNED, LINED & DATED BY THE AUTHOR-Pictures of the book are available upon request.
