Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
A Season of Lamplight
by Trevor Vaughan
Description
'Take the pleasure and forget the pain', Mary tells Arthur, who has been left at his cousins' farm in Co. Down in 1939. It is a philosophy that plunges her into undreamed of consequences, while the boy, who turns to her for comfort when he is homesick, becomes caught up in a conflict of love. For unknown to the rest of the household, it has another inhabitant....
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Endorsements
The writing is assured and detailed. The centre of the novel is Arthur. With great skill the author delineates the sudden push into adulthood before he is ready, a betrayal of childish trust which is at the heart of many adult uncertainties. A Season of Lamplight displays depth and subtlety in its plot development and characterisation. One is quickly absorbed into the emotions and actions of the characters and the story carries one along with a concern to know what happens next.' Tony Fleck (Former Head of the Independent Broadcasting Authority, N. Ireland)
`It was a novel that would keep you reading from beginning to end. . . Downtown Radio (N. Ireland)
`It would make a marvellous play or TV drama.' BBC Radio Ulster `
Reviews
`Vaughan makes an auspicious debut with an intriguing and moving story. While the issues, and some of the characters, are reminiscent of L.P. Hartley's The Go Between, the character of Arthur is drawn with a particularly sensitive hand. The tone and setting are just right.' Publishers Weekly (USA)
`The best of three first novels with a film-type approach that is well done.' The Guardian.
‘A racy read.’ Sunday Telegraph
‘The author has a thorough knowledge of the countryside and its tensions: his book is skilfully written and exciting to read.’ Contemporary Review
`The writer has captured elements of Ireland which convey its haunting Celtic qualities . . . the characters and situations are very real, the novel moves gently but quickly through an interaction of tenderness, humour, love and tragedy.' Gifted Education International
Bibliographic Information
- Publisher/Imprint Tabb House Books / Tabb House
- Publication Date March 1991
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9780907018803 / 0907018807
- FormatHardback
- Primary Price 12.95 GBP
- Pages220
- ReadershipGeneral
- Publish StatusPublished
- Dimensions220 x 145 mm
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