A novel of family intrigue from 'one of the most accomplished writers of fiction of our day' (The Washington Post)
All Alison ever wanted was a blissful childhood for her six children, with summers at the beach and birthday parties on the lawn at their family home. Together with Ingrid, the family au pair, she has worked hard to create a real 'old-fashioned family life.' But beneath its postcard sheen, the picture is clouded by a distant father, Alison's inexplicable emotional outbursts, and long-repressed secrets that no one dares mention. For years, Alison's adult children have protected her illusion of domestic perfection - but as each child confronts the effects of past choices on their current adult lives, it becomes evident that each must face the truth.
Penelope Lively's novels of history, memory, and character have earned her a loyal readership. Like Ian McEwan's Atonement, this novel is a measured, thoughtful look at how events of the past, both small and large, seen and unseen, deeply inform character and the present. Quietly provocative and disturbing, Family Album is a highly nuanced work that showcases a master of her craft.
All Alison ever wanted was a blissful childhood for her six children, with summers at the beach and birthday parties on the lawn at their family home. Together with Ingrid, the family au pair, she has worked hard to create a real 'old-fashioned family life.' But beneath its postcard sheen, the picture is clouded by a distant father, Alison's inexplicable emotional outbursts, and long-repressed secrets that no one dares mention. For years, Alison's adult children have protected her illusion of domestic perfection - but as each child confronts the effects of past choices on their current adult lives, it becomes evident that each must face the truth.
Penelope Lively's novels of history, memory, and character have earned her a loyal readership. Like Ian McEwan's Atonement, this novel is a measured, thoughtful look at how events of the past, both small and large, seen and unseen, deeply inform character and the present. Quietly provocative and disturbing, Family Album is a highly nuanced work that showcases a master of her craft.
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Hardback Editions
December 2009 : Hardback
| Title: Family Album (Platinum Readers Circle Series) Author(s): Penelope Lively ISBN: 1-60285-603-6 / 9781602856035 (USA edition) Publisher: Center Point Pub Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
October 2009 : Hardback
| Title: Family Album: A Novel Author(s): Penelope Lively ISBN: 0-670-02124-5 / 978-0-670-02124-6 (USA, AU, or UK edition) Publisher: Viking Adult Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
September 2009 : Hardback
| Title: Family Album: A Novel Author(s): Penelope Lively ISBN: 0-88619-449-0 / 978-0-88619-449-9 (Canada (English speaking) edition) Publisher: Lester, Orpen and Denny Availability: Amazon CA More details... |
August 2009 : Hardback
| Title: Family Album Author(s): Penelope Lively ISBN: 1-905490-45-3 / 9781905490455 (UK edition) Publisher: Fig Tree Availability: Amazon UK More details... |
Paperback Editions
May 2010 : Perfect Paperback
| Title: Family Album Author(s): Penelope Lively ISBN: 0-14-104122-6 / 978-0-14-104122-3 (UK edition) Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd (UK) Availability: Amazon UK More details... |
Audio Editions
December 2009 : Audio Cassette
| Title: Family Album Author(s): Penelope Lively ISBN: 0-7531-4935-4 / 978-0-7531-4935-5 (UK edition) Publisher: ISIS Audio Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
December 2009 : Audio CD
| Title: Family Album Author(s): Penelope Lively ISBN: 0-7531-4936-2 / 978-0-7531-4936-2 (UK edition) Publisher: ISIS Audio Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
December 2009 : Audio CD
| Title: Family Album Author(s): Penelope Lively ISBN: 0-7531-4937-0 / 978-0-7531-4937-9 (UK edition) Publisher: ISIS Audio Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
November 2009 : Audio CD
| Title: Family Album Author(s): Lively Penelope ISBN: 1-4001-1352-0 / 978-1-4001-1352-1 (USA edition) Publisher: Tantor Media Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
November 2009 : Audio CD
| Title: Family Album Author(s): Penelope Lively ISBN: 1-4001-4352-7 / 978-1-4001-4352-8 (USA edition) Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
November 2009 : Audio CD
| Title: Family Album Author(s): Penelope Lively ISBN: 1-4001-6352-8 / 978-1-4001-6352-6 (USA edition) Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Other Editions
December 2009 : CD-ROM
| Title: Family Album Author(s): Penelope Lively ISBN: 0-7531-4938-9 / 978-0-7531-4938-6 (UK edition) Publisher: ISIS Audio Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
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