Beth gutcheon s most popular book is more than you know. Departing from other quilting books, beth gutcheon tells us how to use modern technology to speed the. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. In a small town called dundee on the coast of maine, an old woman named hannah gray begins her story by saying somebody. Somebody said true love is like ghosts, which everyone talks about and few have seen. In more than you know, her sixth novel, beth gutcheon weaves the two narratives into a compelling tale, one that explores not only the meaning of love but also that of death. I liked the way beth gutcheon pulled me into the lives of the characters, her desciptions of beautiful and desolute places,this story. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Chapters alternate from narrator hannah obers recalling from the perspective of old age her own tragic first love to the ghosts own story of a century before, but until the books end, the reader is kept guessing at the ghosts. Rather than a haunting, more than you know is more a novel of regretsthe regret of claris for her uninformed and hopeful choice and that of hannah who never fully enjoyed the love of her life. More than you know is a rarity a classy, literary ghost story. Apr 10, 2001 more than you know by beth gutcheon in a small town called dundee on the coast of maine, an old woman named hannah gray begins her story.
Gutcheon s new book, more than you know, marks a departure from these engaging past achievements. Book recommendations for people who like more than you know by beth gutcheon. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 269 pages and is available in paperback format. In a small town called dundee on the coast of maine, an old woman named hannah gray begins her story. More than you know by author beth gutcheon published on april, 2001 on. Im looking forward to reading the first book in the series, death at breakfast.
More than you know by fireangeltk see profile 072710 we were divided by k8tullamore see profile 072710 i was one of the few maybe the only that liked the book. Beth gutcheon is the critically acclaimed author of the novels, the new girls, still missing, domestic pleasures, saying grace, five fortunes, more than you know, leeway cottage, and goodbye and amen. Fictiondb is committed to providing the best possible fiction reference information. This haunting novel bridges two centuries, two motherdaughter relationships, and. Beth gutcheon has 21 books on goodreads with 23116 ratings. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. This spare, piercing, and unforgettable novel bridges two centuries and two intense love stories as hannah and conarys fate is interwoven with the tale of a. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. Beth gutcheon enjoyed instant fame among those seriously interested in crafts upon publication of her first book, the perfect patchwork primer.
Beth gutcheon may have gone hollywood when still missing, her 1981 novel about an abducted boy, was adapted into the feature film without a trace gutcheon penned the screenplay but she hasnt forgotten her roots as a novelist, as evidenced by the acclaimed more than you know and leeway cottage. If you have any issues with the site, please dont hesitate to contact us. She graduated from harvard with an honors degree in english literature. Beth gutcheon books list of books by author beth gutcheon. More than you know by beth gutcheon overdrive rakuten. In a small town called dundee on the coast of maine, an old woman named. The first edition of the novel was published in 2000, and was written by beth gutcheon. Free download or read online more than you know pdf epub book. Say ghost these days, and you normally conjure up images of creepy movies or cheap paperbacks with gory covers. Books by beth gutcheon author of more than you know. I loved this novel, and i will try to remember to find more by this author. In a small town called dundee on the coast of maine, an old wom. One of those few novelists who write truthfully and movingly about everything life offers.
Beth gutcheon was born and raised in western pennsylvania. Whats more, she adroitly manages alternating narratives, set a century apart, raising the level of suspense as the characters in each period approach the cusp on which a life turns, in parallel events that will irrevocably define the future for all of them. Kindle store buy a kindle kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading. Well, probably you will want this more than you know.
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This spare, piercing, and unforgettable novel bridges two centuries and two intense love stories as hannah and conarys fate is interwoven with the tale of a marriage that took place in dundee a hundred years earlier. The critically acclaimed author of goodbye and amen, leeway cottage, and more than you know, beth gutcheon returns with gossip, a sharply perceptive and emotionally resonant novel about the power of knowing things about others, the consequences of rumor, and the unexpected price of friendship. Summary more than you know is a haunting novel that bridges two centuries, two motherdaughter relationships, and two tragic love stories. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Gutcheon does just that and she acquits herself beautifully in this poignant novel. The stories take place on the coast of maine in a tiny fishing village and a nearby island. Click to read more about more than you know by beth gutcheon. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. The wounds inflicted by bad parenting, the complexities of a flawed but enduring marriage, and denmarks resistance to the nazis. After a stint in the editorial department of a boston publishing house, she moved to new yorks soho district before it was legal and before it was soho, and worked freelance in the arts throughout the seventies. She has written 10 novels including death at breakfast, gossip, goodbye and amen, still missing, and more than you know. More than you know beth gutcheon, 2000 harpercollins 269 pp. Book can being your best friend when you getting strain or having big problem along with your subject. From a usually deft storyteller five fortunes, 1998, etc.
She is the writer of several film scripts, including the academyaward nominee the children of theatre street. The main characters of this fiction, historical story are. More than you know by beth gutcheon book club discussion. Buy more than you know by beth gutcheon online at alibris. But sewickley native beth gutcheons sixth novel is anything but cheap or gory. Beth gutcheon is a bestselling american author, having written 10 novels and two quilting. Jul 17, 2008 more than you know 2000 is the first novel ive read by beth gutcheon, although she has eight or nine others.
More than you know by beth gutcheon reading guidebook. More than you know by beth gutcheon 2005, paperback for. Discover book depositorys huge selection of beth gutcheon books online. More than you know, beth gutcheon much madness is divinest. The new girls, still missing, domestic pleasures, saying grace, five fortunes, more than you know, leeway cottage, and goodbye and amen. She was educated at harvard where she took an honors ba in english literature. The narrator, hannah gray, is getting old and wants to tell what happened before its too late, so back in dundee, maine, where she spent summers, she begins her account of a malevolent spirit and thwarted love.
Beth gutcheon is the critically acclaimed author of eight previous novels. Her work has been translated into at least fifteen languages. More than you know ebook by beth gutcheon rakuten kobo. Beth gutcheon is the critically acclaimed author of the novels, the new girls, still missing, domestic pleasures, saying grace, five fortunes, more than you.
In more than you know, her sixth novel, beth gutcheon weaves the two narratives into a compelling tale, one that explores not only the meaning of love but also. Chapters alternate from narrator hannah obers recalling from the perspective of old age her own tragic first love to the ghosts own story of a century before, but until the book s end, the reader is kept guessing at the ghosts. She has spent most of her adult life in new york city, except for sojourns in san francisco and on the coast of maine. More development of those characters couldve made the story better.