Lisa Ballantyne
Auteur de Un visage d'ange
A propos de l'auteur
Lisa Ballantyne was born in Armadale, Scotland and studied English Literature at the University of St. Andrews. She started her writng career while living and working in China. She was short-listed for the Dundee International Book Prize. Her debut novel, The Guilty One, was long listed for the afficher plus International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award and short-listed for an Edgar Allan Poe Award. Her other title's include: Redemption Road and Everything She Forgot. (Bowker Author Biography) afficher moins
Œuvres de Lisa Ballantyne
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- Nom canonique
- Ballantyne, Lisa
- Sexe
- female
- Nationalité
- UK
- Lieu de naissance
- Armadale, West Lothian, Scotland, UK
- Lieux de résidence
- Glasgow, Scotland, UK
- Études
- Armadale Academy
University of St. Andrews
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Statistiques
- Œuvres
- 7
- Membres
- 663
- Popularité
- #38,038
- Évaluation
- 3.5
- Critiques
- 42
- ISBN
- 69
- Langues
- 11
- Favoris
- 1
It tells the story of Daniel Hunter a lawyer defending Sebastian an 11 year old boy accused of killing a younger boy in the swing park.
Daniel feels for Sebastian as he had a bit of a traumatic childhood when he grew up.
The chapters in the book jump from past to present. Past was when Daniel was fostered then adopted by Millie a bit of an eccentric Farmer in Cumbria.
Daniel at first was resentful of Minnie then he really likes her once he settles in. She lied to him about his Mum dying and when he was older found out never forgave her and never made peace with her.
Back to the Courtroom drama and Daniel with the help of Irene gets Sebastian off.
Sebastian then confesses that he was guilty of murder.
Lots of strong characters in this book.… (plus d'informations)