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 | The story of two generations of a family and the events surrounding two stays, separated by some decades, at the same holiday home in Cornwall. It explores the ramifications of the acts of adultery which come to light during these stays, and the interweaving of the implications across the years. From a gay perspective, it is an interesting commentary upon the childhood of a boy who begins to recognise his gayness. As an adult this same person finds himself in a sexual relationship with the husband of his cousin and adopted sister. But more significantly, the novel explores the journey he goes through to leave his role of `bit on the side' to choose commitment and the risk of making a total change in his circumstances to enter a new relationship.
The title refers to the former tradition of members of a community making a noise outside the homes of those considered to be sexual deviants.
This is mature Patrick Gale. Whereas his previous books have been insightful and fun, but ... read more.
Written by Patrick Gale.
Published 01 May 2001.
Published by Ballantine Books.
rrp £17.08.
368 pages Hardcover.
ISBN: 0345442369
ISBN-13: 9780345442369 | |
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