Illuminating. Captivating. Stunning.
When the fireworks cascade over Edinburgh castle on the Festival's final night, the magic begins…
Every summer, the Edinburgh International Festival attracts celebrated artists, musicians, comedians, and actors to the beloved Scottish city. Hundreds of thousands of people descend on the town to join in the magnificent celebration.
This year, the annual Edinburgh festival draws six unique and vibrant individuals, who all come together to follow their dreams---seeking success, love, fame, and happiness: Angélique, the beautiful and renowned violinist whose fame hides her secret heartache; Tess, a member of the festival marketing team and a newlywed struggling with her own secrets; Roger, whose dazzling fireworks display will be the grand finale of the festival and his career; Leonard, the aging cinematographer who wants one last time to shine; Rene, the feisty comedienne who is reaching for the stars; and Jamie, the handsome young flat owner who brings everyone together and finds love along the way. Each of them is trying to discover what destiny holds in store, and during this one magnificent summer, paths cross and lives are forever changed.
Inspiring, funny, engrossing, and full of vivid descriptions of the incredible sights and sounds of Edinburgh, Starburst is a poignant and enchanting novel in the grand Pilcher tradition.
When the fireworks cascade over Edinburgh castle on the Festival's final night, the magic begins…
Every summer, the Edinburgh International Festival attracts celebrated artists, musicians, comedians, and actors to the beloved Scottish city. Hundreds of thousands of people descend on the town to join in the magnificent celebration.
This year, the annual Edinburgh festival draws six unique and vibrant individuals, who all come together to follow their dreams---seeking success, love, fame, and happiness: Angélique, the beautiful and renowned violinist whose fame hides her secret heartache; Tess, a member of the festival marketing team and a newlywed struggling with her own secrets; Roger, whose dazzling fireworks display will be the grand finale of the festival and his career; Leonard, the aging cinematographer who wants one last time to shine; Rene, the feisty comedienne who is reaching for the stars; and Jamie, the handsome young flat owner who brings everyone together and finds love along the way. Each of them is trying to discover what destiny holds in store, and during this one magnificent summer, paths cross and lives are forever changed.
Inspiring, funny, engrossing, and full of vivid descriptions of the incredible sights and sounds of Edinburgh, Starburst is a poignant and enchanting novel in the grand Pilcher tradition.
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Hardback Editions
October 2008 : Hardback
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August 2007 : Hardback
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August 2007 : Hardback
| Title: Starburst: A Novel Author(s): Robin Pilcher ISBN: 0-312-35434-7 / 978-0-312-35434-3 (USA edition) Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
June 2007 : Hardback
| Title: The Final Starburst Author(s): Robin Pilcher ISBN: 0-316-73269-9 (USA edition) Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group Availability: Amazon More details... |
Paperback Editions
April 2008 : Mass Market Paperback
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January 2008 : Paperback
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August 2007 : Paperback
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June 2007 : Paperback
| Title: The Final Starburst Author(s): Robin Pilcher ISBN: 0-316-73270-2 (USA edition) Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group Availability: Amazon More details... |
Audio Editions
December 2007 : Audio Cassette
| Title: Starburst Author(s): Robin Pilcher ISBN: 0-7531-2864-0 / 978-0-7531-2864-0 (UK edition) Publisher: ISIS Publishing Availability: Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
December 2007 : Audio CD
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August 2007 : Audio CD
| Title: Starburst: A Novel. 12 CDs Author(s): Robin Pilcher ISBN: 1-4272-0131-5 / 978-1-4272-0131-7 (USA edition) Publisher: Renaissance Press Availability: Amazon Amazon CA More details... |
Other Editions
August 2007 : Kindle edition
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