The Necessary Angel

Author C.K. Stead

A dazzling new novel from the award-winning Karl Stead. Award-winning author C.K. Stead takes us to the heart of contemporary Paris and into a world of books and witty conversation. The Necessary Angel is a story of people grappling with love and fidelity; a story about the importance of books; a commentary on living in complex modern-day Europe; and a page-turning mystery. With a surprising twist at the end, this is a sophisticated novel that shows Stead writing at the height of his powers.&#39;Stead is a fine writer, intelligent and assured, and The Necessary Angel&#39;s stealthy crescendo will leave the reader gasping.&#39; Philip Womack, The Spectator&#39;A fictional gem.&#39; David Grylls, The Sunday Times, UK&#39;Masterfully structured&#39; Zoe Apostolides, Financial Times &#39;Stead captures the essence of Paris, its certainties and its contradictions, while simultaneously invoking the power of literature to alter and direct lives.&#39; Richard Hopton, Country &amp; Town House&#39;... his prose is good, beguilingly good ... It&#39;s an entertainment, but in the best sense of the word - clever, rich and playful.&#39; Jane Westaway, The Spinoff &#39;For anyone who enjoys literature, it&#39;s a delight to find a book that does the same.&#39; Paul Little, North &amp; South &#39;Paris suits Stead. There is a joie de vivre to the writing: the zest and juice of the short stories are sustained at novel length, making this his best novel since All Visitors Ashore.&#39; Stephen Stratford, New Zealand Listener

Author C.K. Stead

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