The Missing Shade Of Blue

The Missing Shade Of Blue

by JennieErdal (Author)

Synopsis

When translator Edgar Logan arrives from his home in Paris to work in Edinburgh he anticipates a period of enlightenment and calm. But when he is befriended by the philosopher Harry Sanderson and his captivating artist wife, Edgar's meticulously circumscribed life is suddenly propelled into drama and crisis. Drawn into the Sandersons' troubled marriage, Edgar must confront both his own deepest fears from the past and his present growing attraction to the elusive Carrie.

Moving, witty and wise, The Missing Shade of Blue is a compelling portrait of the modern condition, from the absence of faith to the scourge of sexual jealousy and the elusive nature of happiness.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Abacus
Published: 01 Aug 2013

ISBN 10: 0349000263
ISBN 13: 9780349000268
Book Overview: A wonderfully engaging novel about happiness, set over a summer in Edinburgh

Media Reviews
'The Missing Shade of Blue held me from beginning to end and I marvel at the way Jennie Erdal has gone so deep into the lives of its characters. These people have become as real to me as anyone I know. This novel is the real thing'
Author Bio
Jennie Erdal worked in publishing for many years as an editor and translator from Russian. Her memoir, Ghosting: A Double Life, became an international bestseller and was shortlisted for a number of prizes. She is a regular contributor of features and reviews for the arts pages of the Financial Times and other publications. She lives in St Andrews and currently teaches creative writing at the University of Dundee.