The Beetle In the Box
A Love Story
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Romance, Fiction & Literature
| Author: | Chris Else | ISBN: | 9781775531845 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House New Zealand | Publication: | October 1, 2012 |
| Imprint: | RHNZ Adult ebooks | Language: | English |
| Author: | Chris Else |
| ISBN: | 9781775531845 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House New Zealand |
| Publication: | October 1, 2012 |
| Imprint: | RHNZ Adult ebooks |
| Language: | English |
**Part fairy tale and part philosophical exploration, this compelling fictional love story is witty and subtle, full of insight into the peculiar blend of reason and passion that makes up our humanity.**When Jack Collingham becomes chauffeur to the Casturians, it seems the perfect arrangement. He is capable and obliging and willing to comply with the oddest requests. All he wants is to save some money and have some free time to work out what to do with his life.But when true love strikes, Jack is suddenly forced into a situation he is ill-prepared for - a dangerous choice between what he cares about most in the world and his own survival.The Beetle in the Box is an exciting development in the work of one of New Zealand's most thoughtful writers.
**Part fairy tale and part philosophical exploration, this compelling fictional love story is witty and subtle, full of insight into the peculiar blend of reason and passion that makes up our humanity.**When Jack Collingham becomes chauffeur to the Casturians, it seems the perfect arrangement. He is capable and obliging and willing to comply with the oddest requests. All he wants is to save some money and have some free time to work out what to do with his life.But when true love strikes, Jack is suddenly forced into a situation he is ill-prepared for - a dangerous choice between what he cares about most in the world and his own survival.The Beetle in the Box is an exciting development in the work of one of New Zealand's most thoughtful writers.
