"Book of the Year" - Publishing News
Tricia Wallker's debut novel, Benedict's Brother, has been selected by Roger Tagholm, deputy editor of Publishing News, as one of his 3 Books of the Year, alongside Ian McEwan's best-selling "On Chesil Beach" and Costa Book Award winner "What Was Lost" by Catherine O'Flynn.
Tagholm said it was "a touching novel about a woman journeying to the famous Bridge On the River Kwai to scatter her uncle's ashes. For the service, a line of Buddhist monks fans out across the famous bridge, like a saffron-robed sunset."
Benedict’s Brother is published by Coppice Publishing. The quickest way to get hold of a copy is to buy the book direct from the publisher.
The Launch of Benedict's Brother
After a launch described by Borders Bookshop as the biggest “new author” book launch in their UK stores this year, Benedict's Brother is now on sale. You can see a selection of photographs from the launch on the gallery page.
Benedict’s Brother is published by Coppice Publishing. The quickest way to get hold of a copy is to buy the book direct from the publisher. You can also order from Amazon. Orders can also be placed with Borders on 01904 653 300. Please quote ISBN 978 0 9555199 0 1. The book’s marketing is being supported by Arts Council England.
The story has attracted unprecedented local press interest and international attention since it was first seen as a blog last year.
Reaction to the Blog
"Beautiful. " viveka, USA
"Thank you for one of the best books I’ve read in ages." steph, UK
"What an adventure. Keep those episodes coming." viveka, USA
"Very moving. It’s great." nicola, UK
"Compelling reading." annie, UK
"Fantastic. Really enjoying it." jo, UK
"Can’t wait to find out what happens next." legal gal, UK
"I love it." malaysian queen, USA
"Written from the heart. Thanks for sharing it all with us." yin teing, Malaysia
"Your uncle’s diary moved me to tears. I could see it all. Thank you for telling us this story." smudge, UK
"Your story is lovely. It's sacred yet human, humbling but heartwarming and Mae Li is just ... wonderful." betheserpent, UK
"My lunchtime reading. Can’t wait for the next installment." steph, UK
"Loved this," uglymug, UK
"Please don't let those bad ass Bewd-hists get to you." simon, Canada
"It’s great. Thanks very much for my on going entertainment." bella, UK
"I'm hooked already, can't wait for the next installment." bobbie, UK
"Looking forward to the next installment even though you don't sound keen on the Bee Gees!" peejayvee, UK