Still Life
Still Life by Sarah Winman, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited in March 2022, is a novel that explores the intricate connections between families and friendships against the backdrop of World War II. Set in 1944 Italy, the story follows Ulysses Temper, a young British soldier, and Evelyn Skinner, a 64-year-old art historian, as they meet in a ruined wine cellar of a Tuscan villa. Their encounter unfolds amidst the chaos of war, leading to transformative experiences that resonate with their lives and those of their loved ones.
Readers will find a narrative rich in themes of beauty, love, and cultural heritage, as the characters navigate their pasts and forge new bonds. The novel delves into the complexities of family life and the enduring impact of friendship, all while capturing the essence of a tumultuous historical period. With 438 pages, this edition offers a comprehensive exploration of the characters’ journeys, inviting readers to reflect on the connections that shape our lives.
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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
Over 500,000 copies sold internationally
A BBC Between the Covers Book Club Pick
A BBC Radio 4 Book at Bedtime
Winner of Dymocks Book of the Year
‘Sheer joy’ GRAHAM NORTON
‘Utterly beautiful … filled with hope’ JOANNA CANNON
‘A gorgeous, generous story of kind hearts and kindred spirits’ DAILY MIRROR
From the author of When God was a Rabbit and Tin Man, Still Life is a big-hearted story of the families we forge and the friendships that make us.
1944, Italy. As bombs fall around them, two strangers meet in the ruined wine cellar of a Tuscan villa and share an extraordinary evening.
Ulysses Temper is a young British soldier, Evelyn Skinner a 64-year-old art historian living life on her own terms. She has come to salvage paintings from the wreckage of war and relive memories of her youth when her heart was stolen by an Italian maid in a particular room with a view. Ulysses’ chance encounter with Evelyn will transform his life – and all those who love him back home in London – forever.
Uplifting, sweeping and full of unforgettable characters, Still Life is a novel about beauty, love, family and friendship.
‘THE most beautiful book … it will stay with me a long time’ SARA COX, BBC TWO’S BETWEEN THE COVERS
‘Extraordinary . . . my book of the year’ LIZ NUGENT
‘Moving, wise, poetic and funny’ DAILY MAIL
‘Winman’s pages teem with boisterous, exuberant life’ SUNDAY TIMES
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