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Description edit
A bittersweet description of an ancient family house in an enchanted setting, and of growing up with a damaged brother. William Fiennes spent his childhood in a moated castle, the perfect environment for a child with a brimming imagination. It is a house alive with history, beauty, and... read more
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Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
The school assembly hall was closed for renovations and on Sundays we walked to a church for our weekly service.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 41 of 100 in Top 100 Books That Defined The Noughties (Telegraph). (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- William Fiennes (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: 0330444409
Page Count: 224
Publisher: Picador
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: 0330444409
Page Count: 224
Awards edit
- Costa Book Award (Finalist, 2009: Biography, Shortlist)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 942.57086092
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