Clare Morrall
Astonishing Splashes of Colour
Birmingham, Tindal Street Press, 2003. First edition. Paperback. A signed, first edition of Clare Morrall's Booker Prize shortlisted novel. This signed, first edition of Clare Morrall's compelling debut novel 'Astonishing Splashes of Colour' was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2003, with Morrall finding much acclaim for the resonant themes of identity and desperation in her writing. 'Astonishing Splashes of Colour' tells the story of a woman haunted by her lost child, and the vagueness of her own childhood, leading to clashes with her large family as they keep her shrouded in an indistinct mystery. First edition. Signed by the author to the title page, dated 29th October 2003. Contrasting sadness and struggle with eccentric optimism, Morrall's first novel won over critics and readers alike for her beautifully crafted tale of family. In the publisher's original paperback binding. Externally, very smart. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with some very minor age-toning. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

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