When her longstanding companion and best friend dies, newly retired
history teacher Julia Garnet goes against the habits of a lifetime
and takes an extended trip to Venice. A Brookner-ish type of
cardiganed heroine, she soon finds herself experiencing situations
she could never even have dreamed of, including a romance and the
theft of a valuable painting. Intercut with the story of her
adventures is an imaginative reconstruction of the Apocryphal story
of Tobias and the Angel, which has strange resonances for Julia
Garnet. An unusual, poignant and atmospheric tale. (Kirkus UK)
Julia Garnet is a teacher. Just retired, she is left a legacy which she uses by leaving her orderly life and going to live ? in winter ? in an apartment in Venice. Its beauty, its secret corners and treasures, and its people overwhelm a lifetime of reserve and caution. Above all, she?s touched by the all-prevalent spirit of the Angel, Raphael.
The ancient tale of Tobias, who travels to Media unaware he is accompanied by the Archangel Raphael, unfolds alongside Julia Garnet?s contemporary journey.
The two stories interweave with parents and landladies, restorers and priests, American tourists and ancient travellers abounding.
The result is an enormously satisfying journey of the spirit ? and Julia Garnet is a character to treasure.
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