Virginia Woolf in Manhattan
Virginia Woolf in Manhattan by Maggie Gee, published by Telegram in 2015, is a novel that explores the intersection of past and present through the lens of a contemporary author. The story follows Angela Lamb, a bestselling writer experiencing a mid-life crisis, who travels to New York City to delve into the works of Virginia Woolf. Amid her quest, Woolf unexpectedly appears, leading Angela on a chaotic adventure through Manhattan as they navigate the complexities of modern life and literature.
Readers will find a blend of fiction and city life as Angela grapples with her responsibilities and her passion for Woolf. The narrative unfolds with humorous and poignant moments as Virginia attempts to adapt to the twenty-first century, engaging with the internet and even attending an international conference dedicated to her own legacy. The dynamic between Angela and her daughter Gerda adds another layer to the story, highlighting themes of family and personal discovery against the vibrant backdrop of New York City. This edition spans 477 pages and is presented in English.
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What if Virginia Woolf came back to life in the twenty-first century? Bestselling author Angela Lamb is going through a mid-life crisis. She dumps her irrepressible daughter Gerda at boarding school and flies to New York to pursue her passion for Woolf, whose manuscripts are held in a private collection. When a bedraggled Virginia Woolf herself materialises among the bookshelves and is promptly evicted, Angela, stunned, rushes after her on to the streets of Manhattan. Soon she is chaperoning her troublesome heroine as Virginia tries to understand the internet and scams bookshops with ‘rare signed editions’. Then Virginia insists on flying with Angela to Istanbul, where she is surprised by love and steals the show at an international conference on – Virginia Woolf. Meanwhile, Gerda, ignored by her mother for days, has escaped from school and set off in hot pursuit.
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