Farewell to Eden

<b>The epic and profound new historical novel set in post-World War Two Britain, from the <i>Sunday Times </i>bestselling author of BIRDSONG, Sebastian Faulks.</b><p>'A fascinating, timely and densely pleasurable novel, written with measured and impressive intelligence and tremendous narrative aplomb'<br><b>WILLIAM BOYD</b></p><p>'Richly researched and deeply humane . . . Faulks has an extraordinary gift for showing how the sweep of history is lived through the quiet complexities of individual lives'<br><b>HANNAH ROTHSCHILD</b></p><p>‘Beautifully written and deceptively deep novel of moral choice set in the aftermath of the Second World War. The characters are as utterly convincing as the story’<br><b>ANTONY BEEVOR</b></p><p>'An arresting book and important work of storytelling. A must-read.'<br><b>AFUA HIRSCH</b></p><p>Philip Deval, a soldier recently returned from the beaches of Normandy, arrives in Palestine on a peace-keeping mission in the final days of the British Mandate. The Sea of Galilee glitters in the distance as war-weary troops marvel at the novelty of oranges and sun – a paradise that belies a fierce new conflict about to erupt.</p><p>Some years later, Philip begins work teaching at a school in the English countryside and meets the enigmatic music mistress, Frances Darwood. Over long evenings spent listening to records in her music room, they grow close.</p><p>But Philip is a changed man, and must confront the secrets and scars of all he has lived through – which threaten, even now, to upend his future.</p><p><b><i>Farewell to Eden</i> is a sweeping and profound novel about faith in all its forms, and a rich portrait of an embattled post-war Britain. It asks the question: how, after great suffering, do we retain our humanity, learn to love again, and believe in the promise of a better life?</b></p><p><i><u>Reader reviews</u></i></p><p>***** ‘Faulks continues to be the most incredible storyteller. I demolished this book and kept thinking about it long after I finished.'</p><p>***** 'It's not often that I finish a novel and think that I'd like to reread it immediately. This is one.'</p><p>***** 'Beautifully written and a stimulating read from a wonderful author at the top of his game.'</p><p>***** 'Heartbreaking, interesting, educational (you can always trust Faulks's research), shockingly surprising and such a great read.'</p><p>***** 'Oh - how I loved this gentle but incredibly powerful book.'</p>