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The Steep Approach To Garbadale

by Iain Banks
RM28.88 MYR RM14.26 MYR 51% off
The Steep Approach To Garbadale - Thryft
The Steep Approach To Garbadale - Thryft

Dark family secrets shape a renegade's destiny.

This book is a gripping exploration of family dynamics, hidden secrets, and the power of the past. The story takes you on a journey through the Wopuld family's highland castle, where the protagonist, Alban, is forced to confront his troubled past. With a mix of mystery, love, and suspense, this novel will keep you hooked until the very end, as dark family secrets gradually unfold, shaping Alban's destiny in unexpected ways. A must-read for those who enjoy delving into complex family relationships and the impact of secrets on our lives.

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The Steep Approach To Garbadale

by Iain Banks
RM28.88 MYR RM14.26 MYR 51% off
ISBN: 9780349119281
Authors: Iain Banks
Publisher: Abacus (Little,Brown)
Date of Publication: 2012-04-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Contemporary
Related Topics: Mystery, Thriller, Family, Literary Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.7
(rated by 5507 readers)

Description

Dark family secrets and a long-lost love affair lie at the heart of a fabulous new novel by the author of Matter and The Wasp Factory  The Wopuld family built its fortune on a board game called Empire!, now a hugely successful computer game. So successful, in fact, that the American Spraint Corp wants to buy the firm out. Young renegade Alban, who has evaded the family clutches for years, is persuded to attend the forthcoming family gathering—part birthday party, part Extraordinary General Meeting—convened by Win, Wopuld matriarch and most powerful member of the board, at Garbadale, the family's highland castle. Being drawn back into the bosom of the clan brings a disconcerting confrontation with Alban's past. What drove his mother to take her own life? And is he ready to see Sophie, his beautiful cousin and teenage love? Grandmother Win's revelations will radically alter Alban's perspective forever.
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Dark family secrets shape a renegade's destiny.

This book is a gripping exploration of family dynamics, hidden secrets, and the power of the past. The story takes you on a journey through the Wopuld family's highland castle, where the protagonist, Alban, is forced to confront his troubled past. With a mix of mystery, love, and suspense, this novel will keep you hooked until the very end, as dark family secrets gradually unfold, shaping Alban's destiny in unexpected ways. A must-read for those who enjoy delving into complex family relationships and the impact of secrets on our lives.