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The Elephant Keepers' Children

The Elephant Keepers' Children

by Martin Aitken (Translator), Martin Aitken (Translator), Peter Høeg (Author)

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    Hardcover 2012

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Synopsis

Peter and Tilte are trying to track down two notorious offenders: their parents. They are the minister and the organist, respectively, of the only church on a tiny island. Known for creating cheap miracles to strengthen the congregation's faith, they have disappeared before. But this time Peter and Tilte suspect they are up to mischief on a far greater scale. When they learn that scientific and religious leaders from around the world are assembling in Copenhagen for a conference, their suspicions are confirmed. Peter and Tilte won't leave a stone unturned in the quest to find their parents, unearthing conspiracies, terrorist plots and much more along the way.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 400
 Publisher: Harvill Secker
Published: 20 Sep 2012
ISBN 10: 1846555841
ISBN 13: 9781846555848
Book Overview: What would you do if your parents were con artists?

Media Reviews
This is a strange, beguiling novel, which combines madcap adventure with reflections on trust, affection and individual spiritual life Express Hugely enjoyable...both moving and oddly profound -- Harry Ritchie Daily Mail Peter Hoeg displays a glorious facility for the absurd as well as the picaresque, and the hilarity of Peter Fino's narrative makes this a delightful novel -- Sarah Moss Guardian Hoeg's sense of humour is wonderful, and his Homeric laughter unfolds over the madhouse that he constructs Politiken The Elephant Keepers' Children is, on its own terms, a serene and cheerful and beautifully constructed tale...it has just that extra nudge of extravagant, humorous implausibility which undeniably removes it from realism Berlingske Tidende
Author Bio
Born in 1957, Peter Hoeg published his first novel in 1988, having followed various callings - dancer, actor, fencer, sailor, mountaineer - before turning seriously to writing. His novels Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow and The Quiet Girl were published to great international acclaim.