Alentejo Blue
by Ali, Monica
An evocative tale of belonging and exile by one of Britain's best young novelists.Alentejo Blue is the story of the Portuguese village of Mamarrosa told through the lives of those who live there and those who are passing through - men and women, children and old people, locals, tourists and expatriates. For some, such as Teresa, a beautiful, dreamy village girl, it is a place from which to escape; for others - the dysfunctional Potts family - it is a way of running from trouble (but not eluding it). Vasco, a cafe owner who has never recovered from the death of his American wife, clings to a notion that his years in America make him superior to the other villagers. One English tourist makes Mamarrosa the subject of her fantasy of a new life, while for her compatriots, a young engaged couple, Mamarrosa is where their dreams finally fall apart.At the book's opening an old man reflects on his long and troubled life in this beautiful and seemingly tranquil setting, and anticipates the return of Marco Afonso Rodrigues, the prodigal son of the village and a symbol of this now fast-changing world. The homecoming is the subject of continuing speculation, and when Marco Afonso Rodrigues does finally appear, villagers, tourists and expatriates are brought together and jealousies, passions and disappointments must inevitably collide.
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London: Doubleday, 2006 . First edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 9" by 6". None. A fine, signed and numbered Limited Edition of Monica Ali's Portuguese-set second novel. A signed, limited edition first edition, first impression of British-Bangladeshi novelist Monica Ali's second novel, the follow up to her Man Booker Shortlisted 'Brick Lane'.Housed in a limited edition slip case, flat signed… Read more about this item Item Price
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Black Swan, UK, 2007. Medium Trade Paperback. As New. Medium Trade Paperback. 301 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Black Swan, UK, 2007. *** CONDITION: This book is in as new condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing or wear. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. This book is an… Read more about this item Item Price
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London: Doubleday, 2006. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 9" by 6". None. A signed first edition of Monica Ali's lovely second novel. First edition, first impression, signed copy of Monica Ali's novel Alentejo Blue. In the original publisher's binding and with the unclipped dust wrapper.Ali's second novel follows the stories of Mamarrosa, a Portuguese village, its people and those who… Read more about this item Item Price
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Doubleday, 2006. Hardcover. Very Good. 2006. First Edition. 299 pages. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Blue paper covered boards with gilt lettering and blue slipcase. Limited to 1000 copies of which this is no. 658. Flat singed by author on title page. Binding remains firm.Pages remain bright. Boards have light edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces.… Read more about this item Item Price
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Doubleday. Good. 5.31 x 0.94 x 8.23 inches. Paperback. 2006. 304 pages. Text tanned. Name on ffep.<br>(Alentejo Blue is the st ory of the Portuguese village of Mamarrosa told through the lives of those who live there and those who are passing through - chil dren and old men, expatriates of all ages, tourists and locals. F or some,… Read more about this item Item Price
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