The Seaglass Spiral
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
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How do the accidents of history and the currents of love reshape the boundaries of kinship? In this beautifully textured, sweeping family saga by celebrated Australian author and poet Alan Gould, two disparate families find their destinies intricately intertwined over generations. Drawn from the author’s own memories, private letters, intimate diaries, and public records, the narrative grounds its poetic meditation on love and loss in a striking sense of historical fidelity. The story begins unexpectedly with the plight of Ralf Sebright, a man sinking beneath the waters of the Pacific Ocean, contemplating the imminent snapping of a familial lineage that stretches back to antiquity. From this breathtaking threshold, Gould weaves a rich, multi-layered canvas tracking the quiet moments and profound disruptions that define who we are. Celebrated for its nuance, depth, and character-driven focus, this evocative modern fiction explores the fragile, beautiful patterns left behind by time—much like seaglass tumbled by the shore.
Author: Alan Gould
Format: Paperback
Published: 2012, Braidwood, NSW, Finlay Lloyd Publishers
Genre: Poetry
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
How do the accidents of history and the currents of love reshape the boundaries of kinship? In this beautifully textured, sweeping family saga by celebrated Australian author and poet Alan Gould, two disparate families find their destinies intricately intertwined over generations. Drawn from the author’s own memories, private letters, intimate diaries, and public records, the narrative grounds its poetic meditation on love and loss in a striking sense of historical fidelity. The story begins unexpectedly with the plight of Ralf Sebright, a man sinking beneath the waters of the Pacific Ocean, contemplating the imminent snapping of a familial lineage that stretches back to antiquity. From this breathtaking threshold, Gould weaves a rich, multi-layered canvas tracking the quiet moments and profound disruptions that define who we are. Celebrated for its nuance, depth, and character-driven focus, this evocative modern fiction explores the fragile, beautiful patterns left behind by time—much like seaglass tumbled by the shore.