The Swimmer - Hardcover
A gripping, captivating novel about love, loss and what home really means.
Forty-three year old Ria is used to being alone. As a child, her life changed forever with the death of her beloved father and since then, she has struggled to find love.That is, until she discovers the swimmer.
Ben is a young illegal immigrant from Sri Lanka who has arrived in Norfolk via Moscow. Awaiting a decision from the Home Office on his asylum application, he is discovered by Ria as he takes a daily swim in the river close to her house. He is twenty years her junior and theirs is an unconventional but deeply moving romance, defying both boundaries and cultures – and the xenophobic residents of Orford. That is, until tragedy occurs.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
About the Author:
Praise for Brixton Beach:
'Tearne at her lyrical best. A heartfelt and timely lament for the Sri Lankan tragedy' Chris Cleave, author of ‘The Other Hand’
‘Rich and satisfying’ The Times
‘An ambitious, lyrical novel, distinguished by its refusal to offer false consolation’ Times Literary Supplement
‘Richly characterised, elegantly modulated and deeply moving’ Daily Mail
‘A vividly sensitive writer’ Independent
‘Three remarkable novels’ Guardian
Praise for Mosquito and Bone China:
‘The prose is as polished and pictorial as an intricate piece of china’ Independent on Sunday
‘One of those rich, nourishing family sagas that seizes the imagination.’ The Times
‘Mosquito...announced a fresh lyrical talent’ Guardian
‘Readers of this novel cannot fail to be moved’ Spectator
Roma Tearne fled Sri Lanka at the age of ten, travelling to Britain where she has spent most of her life. She gained her Master’s degree at the Ruskin Shool of Drawing and Fine Art, Oxford, and was Leverhulme Artist in Residence at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. She was recently awarded a fellowship in the visual arts by the Arts and Humanities Research Council of Great Britain. She lives and works in Oxford.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherWilliam Collins
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 000730157X
- ISBN 13 9780007301577
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages272
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Swimmer
Published by
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
(2010)
ISBN 10: 000730157X
ISBN 13: 9780007301577
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 39829946-6
Buy Used
£ 3.31
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Swimmer
Published by
Harper Press
(2010)
ISBN 10: 000730157X
ISBN 13: 9780007301577
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within. Seller Inventory # bk000730157Xxvz189zvxgdd
Buy Used
£ 6.36
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Swimmer
Published by
Harper Press
(2010)
ISBN 10: 000730157X
ISBN 13: 9780007301577
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 4
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002086115
Buy Used
£ 2.18
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Swimmer
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. The Swimmer This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780007301577
Buy Used
£ 3.42
Convert currency
Seller Image
The Swimmer
Published by
William Collins
(2010)
ISBN 10: 000730157X
ISBN 13: 9780007301577
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Darkened tan to the page edges/pages . Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers . Minor shelf wear. Seller Inventory # wbb0020800752
Buy Used
£ 1.30
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Swimmer
Published by
William Collins
(2010)
ISBN 10: 000730157X
ISBN 13: 9780007301577
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Bon. Traces d'usure sur la couverture. Edition 2010. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Good. Signs of wear on the cover. Edition 2010. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations. Seller Inventory # D-743-682
Buy Used
£ 3.53
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Swimmer
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780007301577
Buy Used
£ 3.42
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Swimmer
Published by
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
(2010)
ISBN 10: 000730157X
ISBN 13: 9780007301577
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 38505444-20
Buy Used
£ 4.43
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Swimmer
Published by
HarperPress
(2010)
ISBN 10: 000730157X
ISBN 13: 9780007301577
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Seller Inventory # 1039501
Buy Used
£ 3.29
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Swimmer
Published by
HarperPress
(2010)
ISBN 10: 000730157X
ISBN 13: 9780007301577
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING. Seller Inventory # mon0000844205
Buy Used
£ 3
Convert currency