Virginia Evans

Filled with knowledge that only comes from a life fully lived, The Correspondent is a gem of a novel about the power of finding solace in literature and connection with people we might never meet in person. It is about the hubris of youth and the wisdom of old age, and the mistakes and acts of kindness that occur during a lifetime. Sybil Van Antwerp has throughout her life used letters to make sense of the world and her place in it. Most mornings, around half past ten, Sybil sits down to write letters—to her brother, to her best friend, to the president of the university who will not allow her to audit a class she desperately wants to take, to Joan Didion and Larry McMurtry to tell them what she thinks of their latest books, and to one person to whom she writes often yet never sends the letter. Sybil expects her world to go on as it always has—a mother, grandmother, wife, divorcee, distinguished lawyer, she has lived a very full life. But when letters from someone in her past force her to examine one of the most painful periods of her life, she realizes that the letter she has been writing over the years needs to be read and that she cannot move forward until she finds it in her heart to offer forgiveness. Sybil Van Antwerp’s life of letters might be “a very small thing,” but she also might be one of the most memorable characters you will ever read.

Varje morgon sätter sig Sybil Van Antwerp ner för att skriva brev – till sin bror, till sin bästa vän, till rektorn för universitetet som inte tillåter henne att gå en kurs hon desperat vill läsa, till sina favoritförfattare för att berätta vad hon tycker om deras senaste böcker, och till en person som hon skriver till ofta men aldrig skickar brevet till. För vid 73 års ålder har Sybil – kvick och klok –använt sin korrespondens för att förstå världen. Men bortom papperet har hon tillbringat de senaste trettio åren med att hålla de människor som älskar henne på avstånd. Tills brev från någon i hennes förflutna tvingar henne att granska en av de mest smärtsamma perioderna i sitt liv. Nu måste Sybil skicka det brev hon har skrivit i alla dessa år – och finna förlåtelse inom sig själv för att kunna gå vidare. Sybil Van Antwerps liv av brev kanske är en mycket liten sak, men hon är också en av de mest minnesvärda karaktärer du någonsin kommer att läsa om.

Discover the word-of-mouth bestselling phenomenon that thousands of readers are calling their favourite book of the year! THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK LONGLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL SHORTLISTED FOR THE GOODREADS READERS' CHOICE AWARDS 'A delight . . . An ode to a dying art form, and proof that your life is never too decided to make a change' LAURA HACKETT, THE TIMES 'Masterful . . . I was delighted and moved' NEW YORK TIMES 'I can't praise it enough. It's an absolute triumph' CLARE CHAMBERS 'The year's breakout novel no one saw coming' WALL STREET JOURNAL – 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, and to one person to whom she writes often yet never sends the letter. 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 in her past force her to examine one of the most painful periods of her life. Now, Sybil must send the letter she has been writing for all these years - and find forgiveness within herself in order to move on. Sybil Van Antwerp’s life of letters might be ‘a very small thing’, but she also might be one of the most memorable characters you will ever read. *Over 50,000 five-star reviews on Goodreads*

“Subtly told and finely made, The Correspondent is a portrait of a small life expanding. Virginia Evans shows how one woman changes at a point when change had seemed impossible. That change, like this novel, turns out to be a cause for celebration.”—Ann Patchett LIBRARYREADS APRIL PICK • NAMED A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING (UK) MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT “Imagine, the letters one has sent out into the world, the letters received back in turn, are like the pieces of a magnificent puzzle, or, a better metaphor, if dated, the links of a long chain, and even if those links are never put back together, which they will certainly never be, even if they remain for the rest of time dispersed across the earth like the fragile blown seeds of a dying dandelion, isn’t there something wonderful in that, to think that a story of one’s life is preserved in some way, that this very letter may one day mean something, even if it is a very small thing, to someone?” Sybil Van Antwerp has throughout her life used letters to make sense of the world and her place in it. Most mornings, around half past ten, Sybil sits down to write letters—to her brother, to her best friend, to the president of the university who will not allow her to audit a class she desperately wants to take, to Joan Didion and Larry McMurtry to tell them what she thinks of their latest books, and to one person to whom she writes often yet never sends the letter. Sybil expects her world to go on as it always has—a mother, grandmother, wife, divorcee, distinguished lawyer, she has lived a very full life. But when letters from someone in her past force her to examine one of the most painful periods of her life, she realizes that the letter she has been writing over the years needs to be read and that she cannot move forward until she finds it in her heart to offer forgiveness. Filled with knowledge that only comes from a life fully lived, The Correspondent is a gem of a novel about the power of finding solace in literature and connection with people we might never meet in person. It is about the hubris of youth and the wisdom of old age, and the mistakes and acts of kindness that occur during a lifetime. Sybil Van Antwerp’s life of letters might be “a very small thing,” but she also might be one of the most memorable characters you will ever read.

The BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick'A CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION' ANN PATCHETT, bestselling author of TOM LAKE'I CAN'T PRAISE IT ENOUGH. AN ABSOLUTE TRIUMPH' CLARE CHAMBERS, bestselling author of SMALL PLEASURES'YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH SYBIL. YOU WILL NOT WANT TO LET HER GO' IRISH TIMES'I CAN'T IMAGINE ANYONE WITH A SOUL NOT LOVING IT' LAUREN BRAVO, author of PROBABLY NOTHING'UNIQUE AND CHARMING' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'I'LL BE RECOMMENDING IT TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN' LUCY ATKINS, author of MAGPIE LANE'MOVING, FUNNY, EXQUISITE, A MASTERPIECE' ANNE GRIFFIN, bestselling author of WHEN ALL IS SAIDA heartwarming, witty story about the life of an extraordinary woman, told through her letters, for fans of Olive Kitteridge, A Man Called Ove and 84 Charing Cross Road-- Every morning at around half past ten, 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 – full of sharp humour and hard-earned wisdom – 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, the hubris of youth and the wisdom of old age, and the mistakes and acts of kindness that occur during a lifetime, told by one of the most memorable characters you will ever meet. --PRAISE FOR THE CORRESPONDENT'Shows us what a glorious thing growing older can be' FLORENCE KNAPP 'Wonderful. Read it, read it, read it!' FRAN LITTLEWOOD'Virginia Evans is superbly talented' ADRIANA TRIGIANI'My new favourite book' ELINOR LIPMAN'I fell in love with Sybil, such a wonderful character' MARGOT LIVESEYReaders love THE CORRESPONDENT‘This book touched my soul quite frankly.’ ***** Reader Review'Makes me hopeful that there's still plenty of good left in the world and my life. ' ***** Reader Review'An amazing book; an examination and celebration of an extraordinary woman's life. Full of joy. Full of heartbreak. Perfect.' ***** Reader Review'Left a profound impact on me . . . explores the reflections that come with the choices we make and a life well lived, and it does so with such grace and depth that it’s impossible not to be moved' ***** Reader Review'I would highly recommend to anyone who is also a fan of A Man Called Ove or Olive Kitteridge' ***** Reader review

"Subtly told and finely made, The Correspondent is a portrait of a small life expanding. Virginia Evans shows how one woman changes at a point when change had seemed impossible. That change, like this novel, turns out to be a cause for celebration."--Ann Patchett NATIONAL BESTSELLER - LIBRARYREADS APRIL PICK - NAMED A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING (UK) MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT "Imagine, the letters one has sent out into the world, the letters received back in turn, are like the pieces of a magnificent puzzle, or, a better metaphor, if dated, the links of a long chain, and even if those links are never put back together, which they will certainly never be, even if they remain for the rest of time dispersed across the earth like the fragile blown seeds of a dying dandelion, isn't there something wonderful in that, to think that a story of one's life is preserved in some way, that this very letter may one day mean something, even if it is a very small thing, to someone?" Sybil Van Antwerp has throughout her life used letters to make sense of the world and her place in it. Most mornings, around half past ten, Sybil sits down to write letters--to her brother, to her best friend, to the president of the university who will not allow her to audit a class she desperately wants to take, to Joan Didion and Larry McMurtry to tell them what she thinks of their latest books, and to one person to whom she writes often yet never sends the letter. Sybil expects her world to go on as it always has--a mother, grandmother, wife, divorcee, distinguished lawyer, she has lived a very full life. But when letters from someone in her past force her to examine one of the most painful periods of her life, she realizes that the letter she has been writing over the years needs to be read and that she cannot move forward until she finds it in her heart to offer forgiveness. Filled with knowledge that only comes from a life fully lived, The Correspondent is a gem of a novel about the power of finding solace in literature and connection with people we might never meet in person. It is about the hubris of youth and the wisdom of old age, and the mistakes and acts of kindness that occur during a lifetime. Sybil Van Antwerp's life of letters might be "a very small thing," but she also might be one of the most memorable characters you will ever read.

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