The summer Elvis and Marc Bolan die, a new star is born - and this is his story: a tale of fate, loss, and rock 'n' roll, Diamond Star Halo shows what happens when a family and a farm become the breeding ground for fame
Tiffany Murray Boeken
Tiffany Murray creëert verhalen die de onverwachte wendingen en humoristische toevalligheden van het dagelijks leven onderzoeken. Haar proza wordt gekenmerkt door scherpe humor en scherpe observatie, en biedt lezers zowel amusement als inzicht in de menselijke conditie. Met haar kenmerkende stem duikt ze in de complexiteit van relaties en de verrassende patronen die voortkomen uit schijnbaar willekeurige gebeurtenissen.
Happy Accidents
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Set in rural England during the 1980s, the story follows Kate Happy as she navigates the complexities of growing up amidst family secrets and the haunting presence of ancestors in the attic. This debut novel combines humor with poignant moments, exploring themes of identity and familial ties, making for a captivating coming-of-age tale.
Easter 1955: As Britain waits for its last hanging, Dieter Sugar finds a boy in the grounds of mouldering Sugar Hall, while his mother, Lilia, battles with her own ghosts. Haunting tale by Tiffany Murray. -- Welsh Books Council
Set against a backdrop of rock star encounters, this memoir offers a humorous and poignant glimpse into a rural childhood. The author shares captivating anecdotes that blend nostalgia with the unique experiences of growing up in an unconventional environment. With a mix of wit and warmth, it explores themes of family, friendship, and the influence of music, making it a delightful read for those who appreciate heartfelt storytelling.
'witty and sweet, and perfectly captures the highs and lows of an extraordinary childhood' Andrew MillerTiffany's work is like you look out the window and there it is - the sun dancing in the sky . . . My Family And Other Rock Stars will make you grow wings. Get out there now and buy it. The ghost of David Bowie says that you really must' Patrick McCabeIn a small corner of a field in Wales, Tiffany Murray is hiding with Boggle the dog, dreaming of her mum's moussaka, blackberry and apple crumble, and, if she's lucky, ice-cold lemonade. A sheep bleats. The smell of hay tickles her nose. The twang of a guitar and crack of a snare carry on the breeze.It's the late 1970s and Tiff lives with her mum, Joan, at Rockfield, the iconic recording studios. This place of legend, where some of the most famous rock albums of all time were recorded, is the background to a freewheeling, ever-changing whirlwind of a childhood. Tiff's days are spent running around the farm, making friends with local wildlife and helping out with the endless array of dishes her mum creates to keep the bands fed. She's looking for a dog, she's looking for a father; but the one constant throughout is her and Joan, building an unconventional family in the most unlikely of locations.My Family and Other Rock Stars is Tiff's remarkable, truly unique story of growing up in a rural idyll, of Cordon Bleu cookery and of a childhood where the chances of bumping into Freddie Mercury playing piano, or a group of Hell's Angels turning up to record for Lemmy, or even the hope of David Bowie appearing, were as normal as hopscotch and homework.