Body Tourists: The gripping, thought-provoking new novel from the Booker-longlis

Description: Body Tourists by Jane Rogers Youth is wasted on the young, isnt it? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Her observation of our species is tender, precise, illuminating - Hilary Mantel In this version of London, there is a small, private clinic. Behind its layers of security, procedures are taking place on poor, robust teenagers from northern Estates in exchange for thousands of pounds - procedures that will bring the wealthy dead back to life in these young supple bodies for fourteen days. Its an opportunity for wrongs to be righted, for fathers to meet grandsons, for scientists to see their work completed. Old wine in new bottles.But at what cost?The dramatised first chapter of BODY TOURISTS is available to listen to on Radio 4 iPlayer. Author Biography Jane Rogers has published nine novels, written original television and radio drama, and adapted work (her own and others) for radio and TV. Her novels include Conrad and Eleanor, The Testament of Jessie Lamb, Mr Wroes Virgins, Island, and The Voyage Home. Writing awards include the Arthur C Clarke Award, Somerset Maugham Award, Writers Guild Best Fiction Book, BAFTA nomination best drama serial, Guardian Fiction Prize runner up and Arts Council Award. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and teaches the Faber Short Story Writing course. Review Her observation of our species is tender, precise, illuminatingJane Rogers is a wonderfully versatile novelistAn ambitious and important writer - The New York TimesCuts to the bone - The Sunday TimesRogers has never been afraid to expose the dark underside of peoples psyches, their shoddy motives and secret compulsions - GuardianRogers prose flows elegantly and with effortless power - Observer Long Description Her observation of our species is tender, precise, illuminating - Hilary Mantel In this version of London, there is a small, private clinic. Behind its layers of security, procedures are taking place on poor, robust teenagers from northern Estates in exchange for thousands of pounds - procedures that will bring the wealthy dead back to life in these young supple bodies for fourteen days. Its an opportunity for wrongs to be righted, for fathers to meet grandsons, for scientists to see their work completed. Old wine in new bottles.But at what cost? The dramatised first chapter of BODY TOURISTS is available to listen to on Radio 4 iPlayer. Review Quote Gripping and thought-provoking Promotional "Headline" Youth is wasted on the young, isnt it? Details ISBN1529392977 Author Jane Rogers Year 2020 ISBN-10 1529392977 ISBN-13 9781529392975 Publisher Hodder & Stoughton Pages 240 Format Paperback Imprint Sceptre Subtitle The gripping, thought-provoking new novel from the Booker-longlisted author of The Testament of Jessie Lamb Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Language English Publication Date 2020-08-20 UK Release Date 2020-08-20 Audience General NZ Release Date 2020-11-09 AU Release Date 2020-11-09 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129123925;

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