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The Dictionary of Lost Words Pip Williams

The Dictionary of Lost Words By Pip Williams

The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams


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The Dictionary of Lost Words Summary

The Dictionary of Lost Words: The International Bestseller by Pip Williams

'An enchanting story about love, loss and the power of language' Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll Factory


Sometimes you have to start with what's lost to truly find yourself...


Motherless and irrepressibly curious, Esme spends her childhood at her father's feet as he and his team gather words for the very first Oxford English Dictionary.

One day, she sees a slip of paper containing a forgotten word flutter to the floor unclaimed.

And so Esme begins to collect words for another dictionary in secret: The Dictionary of Lost Words. But to do so she must journey into a world on the cusp of change as the Great War looms and women fight for the vote. Can the power of lost words from the past finally help her make sense of her future?

Readers love The Dictionary of Lost Words:

'If you only read one book this year, let it be this one!'

'If you're a fan of The Binding and The Betrayals you will surely love this'

'A glorious combination of words, growing up, friendship, love, feminism and so much more'

'The best love letter to words and language'

'This book broke my heart ... I highly recommend it to any historical fiction fans ... it's one I will be reading again'

The Dictionary of Lost Words Reviews

A brilliant book about women and words - tender, moving and profound -- Jacqueline Wilson
An extraordinary, charming novel... Williams pins a whole, rich life to the page * The Times *
Poignant, perfectly paced... a beautifully nuanced work -- Eithne Farry * Mail on Sunday *
I absolutely loved this book! Thought-provoking, touching and subtly romantic; I finished it in tears -- Katie Fforde
Williams's satisfying novel animates a fascinating history and imbues it with a feminist slant, asking how words mean different things to men and women -- Patricia Nicol * Sunday Times *

About Pip Williams

Pip Williams was born in London, grew up in Sydney and now calls the Adelaide Hills home. She is the author of the much-loved memoir One Italian Summer and the national number one bestseller, The Dictionary of Lost Words, which was shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize 2021. Pip has also published travel articles, book reviews, flash fiction and poetry.

Additional information

GOR012027381
9781529113228
1529113229
The Dictionary of Lost Words: The International Bestseller by Pip Williams
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Vintage Publishing
2022-01-20
432
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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