The Heart's Invisible Furies

John Boyne's acclaimed quartet, THE ELEMENTS, is available now.<BR><BR>'A bold, funny epic' Observer<BR>'Compelling and satisfying . . . At times, incredibly funny, at others, heartrending' Sarah Winman, author of Still Life<BR>___<BR><BR>Cyril Avery is not a real Avery. At least, that's what his parents make sure to remind him. Adopted as a baby, he feels more and more disconnected with the family that treats him more as a curious pet, rather than a beloved son.<BR><BR>So, as a young adult, Cyril decides to embark on a quest to find his place in the world. Sometimes misguided and often in the wrong place at the wrong time, life has dealt him a difficult hand but Cyril is resolute that he can change things, and find the courage to be himself.<BR><BR>And in doing so, his story will come across that of Catherine Goggin, a young, pregnant woman finding herself alone and isolated at only sixteen. There is a place in the world for both of them, and Cyril is determined to find it.<BR>___<BR><BR>What readers are saying:<BR><BR>'The story of the life of one man, told against the backdrop of twentieth century Ireland' 'Simultaneously heart-breaking, funny and life-affirming.'<BR>'Fantastic eccentric characters and dark humour is underpinned by a touching love story, perfect.'<BR>'The saddest and happiest book I have read . . . told with great compassion and ultimately a great love of life.'