Autographed By George : A Novel by Wesley Stace (2007, Hardcover)

Description: Own Wesley Stace autographed novel "By George"! Mr. Stace signed this book for the ACLU SoCal. Summary: In the illustrious history of the theatrical Fishers, there are two Georges. One is a peculiar but endearing 11-year-old, raised in the seedy world of `70s boarding houses and backstages, now packed off to school for the first time; the other, a garrulous ventriloquist's dummy who belonged to George's grandfather, a favorite traveling act of the British troops in World War II. The two Georges know nothing of each other -- until events conspire to unite them in a search to uncover the family's deepest secrets. Weaving the boy's tale and the puppet's "memoirs," By George unveils the fascinating Fisher family -- its weak men, its dominant women, its disgruntled boys, and its shocking and dramatic secrets. At once bitingly funny and exquisitely tender, Stace's novel is the unforgettable journey of two young boys separated by years but driven by the same desires: to find a voice, and to be loved. Blurb: "By George is one of those rare works of fiction with an essential triple helix -- it's funny, it's clever and it's perfectly woven together with story. If writing is how we imagine not being lonely, as Wesley Stace suggests, then his conjuring trick as a writer is that he brings a large crowd along with him. This is a wonderful follow-up to his debut novel, Misfortune." -- Colum McCann, author of Zoli and Dancer About the Author Educated at Cambridge, Wesley Stace (also known as John Wesley Harding) cut short his Ph.D. studies to pursue a music career. He has released 8 solo albums and toured as the opening act for The Mighty Lemon Drops, Michelle Shocked, and Bruce Springsteen. His novel, Misfortune, was published by Little, Brown in 2004. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and daughter. ACLU SoCal defends the fundamental rights of all – no matter who they are or where they come from. These include voting rights, reproductive rights, immigrants’ rights, LGBTQ+ rights, women’s rights, privacy rights, students' rights, free speech, due process, religious freedom, and economic justice. Your donation to the ACLU SoCal will help make the Bill of Rights a reality for all. Your support has never been more needed or appreciated. Details: Shipping paid by winner *International Shipping does NOT include VAT or other fees, which can be substantial. Please Check https://pe.usps.com/text/imm/immctry.htm to be sure your country is listed. If not, I can get calculated shipping (but you need to contact me before you buy). Item sold as is

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