Picador - A Private Man - Paperback, 288 pages

A historical love story set between mid-century Rome and England, following a newly ordained priest and a woman drawn to challenge the Church’s rules. For readers interested in fiction about faith, forbidden love and the consequences of a secret spanning decades; this paperback has 288 pages.

Key Features

• Mid-Century Setting: The story moves between Rome and England, beginning in 1953.
• Conflicted Lives: David is a newly ordained priest sworn to celibacy, while Margaret is committed to living on her own terms without giving up her faith.
• Secret Romance: Their connection begins in David’s countryside parish and has consequences across generations.
• Prize Shortlists: Shortlisted for the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize and the Orwell Prize for Fiction.

Specifications

• Author: Stephanie Sy-Quia
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 288
• Publisher: Picador
• Publication Date: 1 April 2027
• Language: English
• Reading Age: 18 years and up
• Dimensions: 13 x 2.5 x 19.7 cm (5.1 x 1 x 7.8 in)
• Release Date: 2027-04-01
• ISBN-10: 1035052636
• ISBN-13: 978-1035052639
• EAN: 9781035052639