A Year of Marvellous Ways

By: Sarah Winman

Narrated by: Sarah Winman

A Year of Marvellous Ways is the much anticipated and utterly beguiling new novel from Sarah Winman, author of the international best seller When God Was a Rabbit.

Cornwall, 1947. Marvellous Ways is a 90-year-old woman who's lived alone on a remote creek for nearly all her life. Recently she's taken to spending her days sitting on a mooring stone by the river with a telescope. She's waiting for something - she's not sure what, but she'll know it when she sees it.

Drake is a young soldier left reeling by the war. He's agreed to fulfil a dying man's last wish and hand deliver a letter to the man's father in Cornwall. But Drake's journey doesn't go to plan and sees him literally wash up in Marvellous' creek, broken in body and spirit.

When Marvellous comes to his aid, an unlikely friendship grows between the two. Can Drake give Marvellous what she needs to say good-bye to the world, and can she give him what he needs to go on?

©2015 Sarah Winman (P)2015 Headline Digital

Sublime

A luminous and transporting story, beautifully narrated. The language is stunningly memorable - poetic yet gritty, too. Immerse yourself in this spectacular novel.

A wonderful transport

I relished this story. I cherished and pondered every supporting word and emotion. Each poured from the author like honey from a pitcher or fog over a cliff. Nothing, however, was more precious than the time spent with Marvellous herself. This book remined me why I love to read.

Altogether wonderful

Superb writing, performance only enhances the storyline. My heart and imagination have been captured. I’m so glad to have been introduced to this author/actor.

Great stories within a story

Reminds me of the writing style of Hemingway. Short, bold sentences that bring out emotional responsive feelings. Wonderfully written and great protagonist, left me wishing for more.

Excellent!

I have both read and listened to Sarah’s delightful book, and look forward to her next work. Loved this!!