Fool's tale to Bloomsbury

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Tue, 05/07/2011 - 14:43 Bloomsbury fiction editorial director Helen Garnons-Williams has bought world rights in a “wildly original, devastating and funny” debut novel, The Gamal by Ciarán Collins. The tale is narrated by Charlie, the “gamal” - meaning “fool” - of the title, and tells the story of the things he has witnessed and the secret he guards. Garnons-Williams describes it as “an unforgettable story of a latter-day Romeo and Juliet and the dark heart of an Irish village.” read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-07-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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