Second Place

Resumen del libro

Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2021'A classic, but with contemporary urgency thumping through it.'Claire-Louise Bennett, author of PondA woman invites a famed artist to the remote coastal landscape where she lives. Drawn to his paintings, she believes his vision may penetrate the mystery at the centre of her life. But as a long, dry summer sets in, his provocative presence soon twists the patterns of her secluded household.

'The most singular book . . .

A psychodrama that is both timeless and up-to-the minute . . .

Truly one of a kind.' Justine Jordan, Guardian'A novel of deep insight and scarring honesty.' Martin Chilton, Independent'Re-sets the dial yet again.' Claire Harman, Evening Standard'Extraordinary . . .

fearless.' Alex Clark, The Spectator'Glittering brilliance.' Jon Day, Financial Times

Biografía del autor

p b Rachel Cusk /b es la autora de i Segunda casa /i (premio Fémina de novela extranjera), de la trilogía de novelas i A contraluz /i ( i A contraluz /i , i Tránsito /i y i Prestigio /i ), de los libros de memorias i Un trabajo para toda la vida /i y i Despojos /i , y de varias obras de ficción y no ficción, incluida su novela más reciente, i Desfile /i (premio Goldsmiths 2024). Ha recibido una beca Guggenheim y en 2024 ha sido galardonada con el premio Malaparte y con el título de i Chevalier de l'ordre des arts et des lettres /i . Vive en París.<br>