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Discover the enthralling Richard & Judy Book Club pick from international bestseller Joseph OConnor.The best novel that Ive read in the last twenty years… Its fantastic RICHARD MADELEYBreathtaking… A hugely entertaining book about the grand scope of friendship and love Sadie Jones, Guardian__________London, 1878. Three extraordinary people begin their life together – and the idea for Dracula is born.Fresh from life in Dublin, Bram Stoker – now manager of the Lyceum Theatre – is wrestling with dark demons in a new city, in a new marriage, and with his own literary aspirations. As he walks the streets at night, streets haunted by the Ripper and the gossip which swirls around his friend Oscar Wilde, he finds new inspiration. Soon, the eerie tale of Dracula begins to emerge.But Henry Irving, volcanic leading man and impresario, is determined that nothing will get in the way of Brams dedication to the Lyceum. And both men are growing ever more enchanted by the beauty and boldness of Ellen Terry, the most celebrated actress of her generation.__________Shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award 2019 Winner of the Irish Book Awards Novel of the YearA colourful tale of secret love and public performance…in a romantic, lost London The TimesHugely entertaining and atmospheric DEBORAH MOGGACHExtraordinary SEBASTIAN BARRYA novel Id recommend to anyone: a rollicking and moving story James Naughtie, Radio TimesFabulous… A truly great book you simply cannot put down JUDY FINNIGANRich, sad, funny, and a beautiful read. Youll LOVE it RICHARD MADELEYIngenious…hugely impressive and utterly haunting Sunday MirrorJOSEPH OCONNORS STUNNING NEW NOVEL, MY FATHERS HOUSE, IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW

1878: The Lyceum Theatre, London. Three extraordinary people begin their life together, a life that will be full of drama, transformation, passionate and painful devotion to art and to one another. Henry Irving, the Chief, is the volcanic leading man and impresario; Ellen Terry is the most lauded and desired actress of her generation, outspoken and generous of heart; and ever following along behind them in the shadows is the unremarkable theatre manager, Bram Stoker.

Fresh from life in Dublin as a clerk, Bram may seem the least colourful of the trio but he is wrestling with dark demons in a new city, in a new marriage, and with his own literary aspirations. As he walks the London streets at night, streets haunted by the Ripper and the gossip which swirls around his friend Oscar Wilde, he finds new inspiration. But the Chief is determined that nothing will get in the way of his manager’s devotion to the Lyceum and to himself. And both men are enchanted by the beauty and boldness of the elusive Ellen.

This exceptional novel explores the complexities of love that stands dangerously outside social convention, the restlessness of creativity, and the experiences that led to Dracula, the most iconic supernatural tale of all time.

• Fecha de lanzamiento: 23/05/2019
• Año de edición: 2019
• ISBN: 9781787300842
• Encuadernación: Tapa dura
• Idioma: INGLÉS
• Editorial: RANDOM HOUSE INTERNATIONAL
• Nº de páginas: 320

Este libro ha sido escrito y pretenece a Joseph O Connor