An Unforgettable Woman In Her Own Words
Told through Sybil Van Antwerp's letters, this novel builds a vivid portrait of a woman who is funny, prickly and deeply affecting. Virginia Evans uses correspondence to explore ageing, regret and connection in a way that feels both intimate and quietly exhilarating.
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An Unforgettable Woman In Her Own Words
Told through Sybil Van Antwerp's letters, this novel builds a vivid portrait of a woman who is funny, prickly and deeply affecting. Virginia Evans uses correspondence to explore ageing, regret and connection in a way that feels both intimate and quietly exhilarating.
- Book Synopsis
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Ideal for readers who:
- Love character-led fiction built through letters, wit and accumulated feeling.
- Are drawn to late-in-life stories where the past refuses to stay filed away.
- Would enjoy following one woman through her correspondence, books and buried regrets.
- Prefer moving, intelligent novels that leave you feeling better about people.
The internationally bestselling word-of-mouth hit that thousands of readers are calling their favourite book of the year, The Correspondent is the story of one unforgettable woman, told through the letters that she sends. Over 30,000 five star reviews on Goodreads!
'tHIS NOVEL IS A CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION' Ann Patchett
'I WAS DELIGHTED AND MOVED . . . MASTERFUL' New York Times
'I CAN't PRAISE IT ENOUGH. AN ABSOLUTE TRIUMPH' Clare Chambers
'tHIS NOVEL IS A COMPLETE AND UTTER JOY' Ann Napolitano
'I CRIED MORE THAN ONCE . . . SHOWS US WHAT A GLORIOUS THING GROWING OLDER CAN BE' Florence Knapp
'I DON't HAVE ANY WORDS. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL STORY' Reader review
'I THINK I'VE JUST FINISHED MY FAVOURITE BOOK OF THE YEAR' Reader review
Every morning, Sybil Van Antwerp sits down to write letters - to her brother, to her best friend, to the president of the university who will not allow her to attend a class she desperately wants to take, to her favourite authors to tell them what she thinks of their latest books.
Because at seventy-three, Sybil has used her correspondence - witty and wise - to make sense of the world.
But beyond the page, she has spent the last thirty years keeping the people who love her at arms' length...
Until letters from someone she had put out of her mind land on her doorstep, forcing her to reckon with her past mistakes.
For as Sybil is about to learn: it's never too late to write a few post-scripts.
Funny, wry and bittersweet, The Correspondent is a gem of a novel about the power of connection and the mistakes and acts of kindness that occur during a lifetime, told by one of the most memorable characters you will ever meet.
Perfect for fans of Three Days in June, Olive Kitteridge and Tom Lake.
Readers love THE CORRESPONDENT
'this is the book of the year!' 5 ⭐ reader review
'this book touched my soul' 5 ⭐ reader review
'should be required reading' 5 ⭐ reader review
'Oh my heart. What a gem' 5 ⭐ reader review
'I found myself asking myself, "Is this the best book I've ever read?"' 5 ⭐ reader review
'Left a profound impact on me . . . explores the reflections that come with the choices we make and it does so with such grace and depth that it's impossible not to be moved' 5 ⭐ reader review
- About The Author
- Virginia Evans is from the East Coast of the United States. She attended James Madison University for her bachelor's in English literature. After starting a family, she went back to school for her master's of philosophy in creative writing at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, where she studied under tutors including Claire Keegan and Kevin Power. She now lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with her husband, Mark, two children, Jack and Mae, and her Red Labrador, Brigid.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780241721261
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Michael Joseph, (29 April 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 288
- Weight
- 350 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 234 x 154 x 23 mm
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