God's Fool by Mark Slouka Paperback Book

Description: God's Fool by Mark Slouka From the author of The Visible World, a Richard & Judy Book Club book FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The acclaimed first novel from the author of The Visible World Chang and Eng are twins. The cries that herald their entrance into the world are clear and piercing, but the loudest screams belong to the midwives. The two boys look perfect in every way – except for the skin joining them at the chest. For Chang and Eng are not only twins; they are also the first ever Siamese twins. Their journey through adulthood takes them from Asia to Europe and from there to America; they are granted audiences with kings, and paraded in salons and drawing rooms; later – starving and penniless – they trawl the doss-houses of London and, after a chance meeting with Phineas T. Barnum, join his travelling band of bearded ladies, albino beauties and German midgets. Eventually, they settle amid the plantations of North Carolina, where their hard-earned tranquillity is soon threatened by the looming spectre of the Civil War, its shadow signalling their final battle with fate. Author Biography Biographies Mark Slouka is a graduate of Columbia and currently teaches there. His first collection of stories Lost Lake, included the award-winning The Woodcarvers Tale. He lives in New York with his wife and children. This is his first novel. Review A first novel of great style, power and ambition Time Out Details ISBN1447218981 Author Mark Slouka Pages 240 Publisher Pan Macmillan Year 2012 ISBN-10 1447218981 ISBN-13 9781447218982 Format Paperback Publication Date 2012-01-05 UK Release Date 2012-01-05 Audience Age 18 Imprint Picador Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2012-01-05 NZ Release Date 2012-01-05 DEWEY 813.54 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159324873;

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