About the book
FROM THE COSTA AWARD-WINNING, WOMEN’S PRIZE-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR OF UNSETTLED GROUND
Twelve years ago Flora's mother Ingrid disappeared, vanishing from a Dorset beach, presumed drowned. Everyone - especially her sister and father Gil - believes Ingrid is long dead. Everyone, except Flora. So when she hears that her father has had an accident, and is insisting that he saw his wife, Floral rushes home.
But the answers she seeks are nowhere to be found - only further questions.
Who did Flora’s father actually see that day? Why is his house filled with towering piles of books? And might the letters hidden within them hold the truth behind her parents’ extraordinary marriage?
‘Thrilling and transporting’ Sunday Times
‘An eloquent tale of squandered love and seething secrets’ Sunday Express
‘A compelling portrait of a complicated, unconventional marriage, and of flawed humanity, with all its secrets, silences and deceits. Excellent’ Mail on Sunday
‘A beautifully told story of motherhood, marriage, and infidelity’ Good Housekeeping
Editions of Swimming Lessons
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241976371
- EBook
- ISBN 9780241252161
Read an Excerpt
FROM THE COSTA AWARD-WINNING, WOMEN’S PRIZE-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR OF UNSETTLED GROUND
Twelve years ago Flora's mother Ingrid disappeared, vanishing from a Dorset beach, presumed drowned. Everyone - especially her sister and father Gil - believes Ingrid is long dead. Everyone, except Flora. So when she hears that her father has had an accident, and is insisting that he saw his wife, Floral rushes home.
But the answers she seeks are nowhere to be found - only further questions.
Who did Flora’s father actually see that day? Why is his house filled with towering piles of books? And might the letters hidden within them hold the truth behind her parents’ extraordinary marriage?
‘Thrilling and transporting’ Sunday Times
‘An eloquent tale of squandered love and seething secrets’ Sunday Express
‘A compelling portrait of a complicated, unconventional marriage, and of flawed humanity, with all its secrets, silences and deceits. Excellent’ Mail on Sunday
‘A beautifully told story of motherhood, marriage, and infidelity’ Good Housekeeping
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swimming Lessons about?
FROM THE COSTA AWARD-WINNING, WOMEN’S PRIZE-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR OF UNSETTLED GROUND
Twelve years ago Flora's mother Ingrid disappeared, vanishing from a Dorset beach, presumed drowned. Everyone - especially her sister and father Gil - believes Ingrid is long dead. Everyone, except Flora. So when she hears that her father has had an accident, and is insisting that he saw his wife, Floral rushes home.
But the answers she seeks are nowhere to be found - only further questions.
Who did Flora’s father actually see that day? Why is his house filled with towering piles of books? And might the letters hidden within them hold the truth behind her parents’ extraordinary marriage?
‘Thrilling and transporting’ Sunday Times
‘An eloquent tale of squandered love and seething secrets’ Sunday Express
‘A compelling portrait of a complicated, unconventional marriage, and of flawed humanity, with all its secrets, silences and deceits. Excellent’ Mail on Sunday
‘A beautifully told story of motherhood, marriage, and infidelity’ Good Housekeeping
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Swimming Lessons?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Swimming Lessons?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241976371
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Swimming Lessons?
Claire Fuller
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Swimming Lessons is available as paperback(ISBN 9780241976371) and ebook(ISBN 9780241252161)
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