
The Water That May Come
by Amy Lilwall
Title:
The Water That May Come
Author:
Amy Lilwall
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
380 pages
Publisher:
Fly on the Wall Press
ISBN-13:
9781915789440
EAN:
9781915789440
Classifications:
Modern and Contemporary (Post c 1945)
Weight (g):
476
Dimensions (mm):
197 x 132 x 31
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
From the Author of 'The Biggerers', a quirky speculative tale of Britain's future...'Warmhearted yet dark. Amy Lilwall creates a world that is instantly relatable, populated by eccentric but engaging characters pushed to their limits by an extreme existential threat. It held me rapt from start to finish.' - Alison Layland, Author of 'Riverflow' and 'Someone Else's Conflict'As rising seas threaten to engulf Britain, four lives are on the brink:Pinko, a privileged heir clinging to decadence;Jane, a working-class veterinary nurse racing to reunite her family;her pregnant teenage daughter Ashleigh, grappling with impending motherhood;and humble young artist Gavin.With sanctuary beckoning across the Channel, each faces impossible choices. Who will they save? What will they sacrifice?A lyrical, thought-provoking novel which blurs borders and challenges notions of identity and belonging. In a future where we all may become refugees, it asks: how far would you go to stay afloat?











