Graham Swift’s powerful and atmospheric tale of murder, redemption and of the discovery, for better or worse, of the hidden forces inside us.
Sorrow and resentment mingle with passion and regret in Graham Swift’s Booker Prize-winning testament to a changing England and to enduring mortality.
Four men gather in a London pub. They have taken it upon themselves to carry out the last orders of Jack Dodds, master butcher, and deliver his ashes into the sea. For reasons she does not disclose, Jack’s widow, Amy, declines to join them. As the men drive towards the fulfilment of their mission, their errand becomes an extraordinary journey into their collective and individual pasts.
Graham Swift
About the Author
Graham Swift is the author of eleven novels and two collections of short stories. His books have appeared in over 30 languages.Other nominated books by Graham Swift
Two East Anglian families are linked by a deep secret in Graham Swift’s eloquent and poignant exploration of water, history, desire and tragedy.
