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Black water

Paperback • 2016 • English • 1. edition

Black water

By Louise Doughty

5 Ratings • 4.8 of 5

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About the book

Harper wakes every night, terrified of the sounds outside his hut halfway up a mountain in Bali. He is afraid that his past as a mercenary has caught up with him - and that his life may now been in danger. As he waits to discover his fate, he meets Rita, a woman with her own past tragedy, and begins a passionate affair. Their relationship makes Harper realise that exile comes in many forms - but can Rita and Harper save each other while they are putting each other very much at risk? Moving betwe...Show more

Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary
Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss

Book details

ISBN

9780571278664

Publisher

SD Books

Published year

2016

Language

English

Edition

1

Original title

Black water

Format

Paperback

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5 Ratings • 4.8 of 5

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