Trumpet
A Novel
Published on 20. July 2011
288 pages
978-0-307-56081-0 (ISBN)
Description
"Supremely humane.... Kay leaves us with a broad landscape of sweet tolerance and familial love." -The New York Times Book Review
In her starkly beautiful and wholly unexpected tale, Jackie Kay delves into the most intimate workings of the human heart and mind and offers a triumphant tale of loving deception and lasting devotion.
The death of legendary jazz trumpeter Joss Moody exposes an extraordinary secret, one that enrages his adopted son, Colman, leading him to collude with a tabloid journalist. Besieged by the press, his widow Millie flees to a remote Scottish village, where she seeks solace in memories of their marriage. The reminiscences of those who knew Joss Moody render a moving portrait of a shared life founded on an intricate lie, one that preserved a rare, unconditional love.
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Jackie Kay was born and raised in Scotland. She is the author of four collections of poetry: Other Lovers (winner of the Somerset Maugham Award), The Adoption Papers, Off Colour, and Life Mask; almost all of which were collected in Darling: New & Selected Poems. She lives in England.
Content
- Intro
- Other Books by This Author
- About the Author
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Epigraph
- House and Home
- People: The Doctor
- Cover Story
- People: The Registrar
- House and Home
- People: The Funeral Director
- Interview Exclusive
- Money Pages
- Music
- Sex
- People: The Drummer
- House and Home
- Letters
- Interview Exclusive
- People: The Cleaner
- Travel: London
- House and Home
- Obituaries
- Good Hotels
- Today's Television
- Interiors
- Style
- House and Home
- Features
- People: The Old School Friend
- Editorial
- Good Hotels
- The Stars This Week
- Good Hotels
- Editorial
- Interior
- House and Home
- Travel: The Coast Road
- Last Word
- Shares
- Acknowledgements
