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Madeleine St. John
Born in Sydney, Madeleine St John graduated from Sydney University and has since lived mostly in London. Her third novel, ‘The Essence of the Thing’, was shortlisted for the 1997 Booker Prize.
A STAIRWAY TO PARADISE
From the Booker short-listed author of The Essence of theThing. Madeleine St John’s new novel is a poignant, perceptive and deliciously funny portrait of modern life and an elegant anatomy of love. Her most beguiling novel to date.
Publication date: UK 1st Jul 2009
A PURE CLEAR LIGHT
The freshest and most poignant observer of human foibles and heroic hearts since Anita Brookner, Mary Wesley and Alice Thomas Ellis.
Publication date: UK 1st Jul 2009
THE ESSENCE OF THE THING
An exciting new talent, shortlisted for the 1997 Booker Prize, hailed as ‘a triumph’ by The Times, and a poignant observer of human hearts, foibles and follies. ‘’There isn’t a false note in the book, nothing but ravishing grace, wit and tender feelings.’ Mail on Sunday
Publication date: UK 1st Jul 2008