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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:New Cardiffby Charles Webb
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:As a discerning reader of nineteenth-century American fiction, Englishman Colin Ware is familiar with the tradition of transcending disastrous love affairs by booking the next ocean liner to Europe. Now that he has experienced the pain and humiliation of heartache firsthand, he decides to try this cure in reverse. New Cardiff, Vermont, may be an infinitesimal blot on the rural American landscape, but to Colin it's the ideal place to mend his broken heart. The townsfolk are a quirky, endearing lot, and they welcome the migrating artist into their fold. Colin does his part by capturing his adopted countrymen and women in charcoal and ink. He even discovers love again — with Mandy, an attendant at the Shining Shores nursing home. When Colin's ex arrives to woo him back to her and his native land, he has to choose between his new love and the woman he's known for years. With its pitch-perfect dialogue, New Cardiff takes readers on the exhilarating cross-cultural odyssey of a man hurtling headlong into life. Review:"It is rare to come across something done with so light a touch but such precision. This slim, deadpan novel isn't carrying an ounce of fat....Webb has something like the comic equivalent of perfect pitch." Literary Review Review:"[A] wonderful romantic comedy....The story, including the narrative exposition, is told almost completely through dialog, and Webb's perfect pitch for speech patterns and patter makes this quick, entertaining piece worth curling up with on a cold winter evening." Library Journal Review:"Webb's novel quietly enchants, infusing humor and deftly retaining a lightness and simplicity that is eminently refreshing." Time Out (U.K.) Synopsis:The author of "The Graduate" returns with his first novel in over 25 years. After being jilted at the altar, Englishman Colin Ware sets off for New Cardiff, Vermont, to mend his broken heart, only to find that some things are not easily left across the pond. About the AuthorCharles Webb is the author of seven other novels, including The Graduate, which was made into a celebrated film. Charles and his wife, Fred, an artist whose illustrations highlight New Cardiff, live in England. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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