The Woodcock
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The Woodcock

The Woodcock

By
Richard Smyth (Author)  

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It's 1920s England, and the coastal town of Gravely is finally enjoying a fragile peace after the Great War. John Lowell, a naturalist who writes articles on the flora and fauna of the shoreline, and his wife Harriet lead a simple life, basking in their love for each other and enjoying the company of John's visiting old school friend, David. But when an American whaler arrives in town with his beautiful red-haired daughters, boasting of his plans to build a pier and pleasure-grounds a mile out to sea, unexpected tensions and temptations arise. As secrets multiply, Harriet, John and David must each ask themselves, what price is to be paid for pleasure?
Richard Smyth is a Yorkshire-based author and freelance writer. He has written several non-fiction books and written features, reviews and comment pieces for publications including 'The Guardian', 'The Times Literary Supplement', 'The New Statesman', and 'Bird Watching'. He is also a compiler of crosswords for 'New Scientist', 'History Today', 'BBC Wildlife', 'History Revealed', and a question setter for 'BBC Mastermind'.
  • Contributor: Richard Smyth
  • Imprint: Fairlight Books
  • ISBN13: 9781912054985
  • Number of Pages: 336
  • Packaged Dimensions: 135x216mm
  • Format: Hardback
  • Publisher: Fairlight Books
  • Release Date: 2021-07-01
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Biography: Richard Smyth is a Yorkshire-based author and freelance writer. He has written several non-fiction books and written features, reviews and comment pieces for publications including 'The Guardian', 'The Times Literary Supplement', 'The New Statesman', and 'Bird Watching'. He is also a compiler of crosswords for 'New Scientist', 'History Today', 'BBC Wildlife', 'History Revealed', and a question setter for 'BBC Mastermind'.

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