More Lives Than One

by L. Purves

Kit Milcourt has been a climber, diver in exotic waters, and affluent young city banker. Now, because of his beloved Anna, he is a teacher. Glumly mediocre Sandmarsh High School is hard put to contain his maverick ideas, and only the soothing presence of Anna keeps the peace. But Anna can’t guard her erratic husband on the school trip—instead a far darker staff member follows him and discovers what Kit has secretly planned for the children amid the dim alleys of winter Venice. Between farce and tragedy the resulting events swiftly change Kit’s and Anna’s live in unthinkable ways, strain a great love to the limit, and open a dark chasm into the past.

Genres: Fiction

248 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1999

Reviews

[Tracey- Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has been a rather surprising read. I didn’t expect the path the plot took at all. I found it well written and intriguing to read.

[Isobel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Libby Purves tackles a difficult subject and deals with it sympathetically. The title is taken from Wilde's 'Ballad of Reading Gaol' which may give a hint of the subject matter.At the same time she manages to weave around it an interesting and human story about life in a sink state comprehensive. The story colourfully brings to life characters that we have all met in our professional lives. As in her newspaper columns she is able to describe social deprivation with a deal of common sense and without being judgemental. I enjoyed this book as I have her others.

[Fiona · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is OK, I quite enjoyed the story but it ended quite disappointingly

[Fiona Spence · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is OK, quite a good story but I didn't like it as much towards the end and found the end quite disappointing

[Teresa D · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very different perspective on a taboo subject.Sensitive,thoughful,a very enjoyable read.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very easy read until the revelation near the end but sensitively done. Dodgy subject well handled.