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9781617754418 English 1617754412 "Colorful detours into native lore, such as a rich Dutchman's fabled courtship of a local beauty, strike grace notes that echo Márquez."-- Publishers Weekly on The Night of the Rambler "Riveting, deeply thoughtful, and constantly inventive."--Joe Meno on The Night of the Rambler A middle-aged businessman from England travels to Anguilla for a two week vacation when he's captivated by a beautiful member of the local community. Recognizing the value Anguillan society places on economic projects, the smitten traveler sets up roots and attempts to found an ill-conceived airline business to earn and keep the young woman's attention. Montague Kobbé was born in Venezuela and grew up in both Anguilla and Caracas. His debut novel, The Night of the Rambler , was published by Akashic in 2013. His work has been published in Anguilla, Antigua, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Venezuela, Spain, and the United Kingdom. He currently lives in London, England., "The intricacies and crises of life, love and business on a small Caribbean island play out in this latest novel by Montague Kobbe . . . . There is something for every reader in this engrossing novel depicting the complexities of inner and outer Caribbean and Latin lives from the seemingly placid but often privately turbulent world of a small island such as Anguilla to the overwhelming large urban chaos of Caracas, Venezula and in its observation of the inevitable connection between public and private spheres. "On the Way Back" delves fearlessly into the mind and spirit of its main characters with authenticity, humor and an understated compassion but does not flinch in observing human flaws and the death of dreams that result when deep-rooted attitudes prevail."--"Insight Magazine " Praise for Montague Kobbe: "Colorful detours into native lore, such as a rich Dutchman's fabled courtship of a local beauty, strike grace notes that echo Marquez."--"Publishers Weekly "on "The Night of the Rambler" "Riveting, deeply thoughtful, and constantly inventive."--Joe Meno on "The Night of the Rambler" Nathaniel Jones, a middle-aged businessman from England, travels to the Caribbean island of Anguilla to spend a fortnight on holiday when he's captivated by a brilliant and beautiful member of the local community, Sheila Rawlingson. After a secret, intense hundred-day courtship, Nathaniel proposes to Sheila, whose agreement to marry this white man is seen as a betrayal by her family and fellow Anguillans. Recognizing the value Anguillan society places on economic projects, Nathaniel attempts to set up an airline business to gain the support and favor of the Rawlingsons. Nathaniel sends for his son, Dragon Jones, to travel to Anguilla and cofound Dragon Wings, the nation's first commercial airline. Nathaniel, Dragon, and Sheila turn to her uncle for financial backing. Sheila's uncle, however, foils Nathaniel's best-laid plans at every turn. Kobbe's hilarious social novel brilliantly echoes "A Confederacy of Dunces" and Herman Wouk's "Don't Stop the Carnival."", Nathaniel Jones, a middle-aged businessman from England, travels to Anguilla on holiday when he's captivated by a ludicrously beautiful member of the community, Sheila Rawlingson. After a secret courtship, Nathaniel proposes to Sheila, whose agreement is seen as a betrayal by her family. Recognising the value Anguillans place on economic projects, Nathaniel attempts to found an ill-conceived airline business to gain support and favour. They turn to Sheila's uncle for financial backing, who foils their best-laid plans at every turn., Praise for Montague Kobbe: "Colorful detours into native lore, such as a rich Dutchman's fabled courtship of a local beauty, strike grace notes that echo Marquez."--"Publishers Weekly "on "The Night of the Rambler" "Riveting, deeply thoughtful, and constantly inventive."--Joe Meno on "The Night of the Rambler" Nathaniel Jones, a middle-aged businessman from England, travels to the Caribbean island of Anguilla to spend a fortnight on holiday when he's captivated by a brilliant and beautiful member of the local community, Sheila Rawlingson. After a secret, intense hundred-day courtship, Nathaniel proposes to Sheila, whose agreement to marry this white man is seen as a betrayal by her family and fellow Anguillans. Recognizing the value Anguillan society places on economic projects, Nathaniel attempts to set up an airline business to gain the support and favor of the Rawlingsons. Nathaniel sends for his son, Dragon Jones, to travel to Anguilla and cofound Dragon Wings, the nation's first commercial airline. Nathaniel, Dragon, and Sheila turn to her uncle for financial backing. Sheila's uncle, however, foils Nathaniel's best-laid plans at every turn. Kobbe's hilarious social novel brilliantly echoes "A Confederacy of Dunces" and Herman Wouk's "Don't Stop the Carnival."", Praise for Montague Kobbé: "Colorful detours into native lore, such as a rich Dutchman's fabled courtship of a local beauty, strike grace notes that echo Márquez." -- Publishers Weekly on The Night of the Rambler "Riveting, deeply thoughtful, and constantly inventive." -- Joe Meno on The Night of the Rambler Nathaniel Jones, a middle-aged businessman from England, travels to the Caribbean island of Anguilla to spend a fortnight on holiday when he's captivated by a brilliant and beautiful member of the local community, Sheila Rawlingson. After a secret, intense hundred-day courtship, Nathaniel proposes to Sheila, whose agreement to marry this white man is seen as a betrayal by her family and fellow Anguillans. Recognizing the value Anguillan society places on economic projects, Nathaniel attempts to set up an airline business to gain the support and favor of the Rawlingsons. Nathaniel sends for his son, Dragon Jones, to travel to Anguilla and cofound Dragon Wings, the nation's first commercial airline. Nathaniel, Dragon, and Sheila turn to her uncle for financial backing. Sheila's uncle, however, foils Nathaniel's best-laid plans at every turn. Kobbé's hilarious social novel brilliantly echoes A Confederacy of Dunces and Herman Wouk's Don't Stop the Carnival .
9781617754418 English 1617754412 "Colorful detours into native lore, such as a rich Dutchman's fabled courtship of a local beauty, strike grace notes that echo Márquez."-- Publishers Weekly on The Night of the Rambler "Riveting, deeply thoughtful, and constantly inventive."--Joe Meno on The Night of the Rambler A middle-aged businessman from England travels to Anguilla for a two week vacation when he's captivated by a beautiful member of the local community. Recognizing the value Anguillan society places on economic projects, the smitten traveler sets up roots and attempts to found an ill-conceived airline business to earn and keep the young woman's attention. Montague Kobbé was born in Venezuela and grew up in both Anguilla and Caracas. His debut novel, The Night of the Rambler , was published by Akashic in 2013. His work has been published in Anguilla, Antigua, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Venezuela, Spain, and the United Kingdom. He currently lives in London, England., "The intricacies and crises of life, love and business on a small Caribbean island play out in this latest novel by Montague Kobbe . . . . There is something for every reader in this engrossing novel depicting the complexities of inner and outer Caribbean and Latin lives from the seemingly placid but often privately turbulent world of a small island such as Anguilla to the overwhelming large urban chaos of Caracas, Venezula and in its observation of the inevitable connection between public and private spheres. "On the Way Back" delves fearlessly into the mind and spirit of its main characters with authenticity, humor and an understated compassion but does not flinch in observing human flaws and the death of dreams that result when deep-rooted attitudes prevail."--"Insight Magazine " Praise for Montague Kobbe: "Colorful detours into native lore, such as a rich Dutchman's fabled courtship of a local beauty, strike grace notes that echo Marquez."--"Publishers Weekly "on "The Night of the Rambler" "Riveting, deeply thoughtful, and constantly inventive."--Joe Meno on "The Night of the Rambler" Nathaniel Jones, a middle-aged businessman from England, travels to the Caribbean island of Anguilla to spend a fortnight on holiday when he's captivated by a brilliant and beautiful member of the local community, Sheila Rawlingson. After a secret, intense hundred-day courtship, Nathaniel proposes to Sheila, whose agreement to marry this white man is seen as a betrayal by her family and fellow Anguillans. Recognizing the value Anguillan society places on economic projects, Nathaniel attempts to set up an airline business to gain the support and favor of the Rawlingsons. Nathaniel sends for his son, Dragon Jones, to travel to Anguilla and cofound Dragon Wings, the nation's first commercial airline. Nathaniel, Dragon, and Sheila turn to her uncle for financial backing. Sheila's uncle, however, foils Nathaniel's best-laid plans at every turn. Kobbe's hilarious social novel brilliantly echoes "A Confederacy of Dunces" and Herman Wouk's "Don't Stop the Carnival."", Nathaniel Jones, a middle-aged businessman from England, travels to Anguilla on holiday when he's captivated by a ludicrously beautiful member of the community, Sheila Rawlingson. After a secret courtship, Nathaniel proposes to Sheila, whose agreement is seen as a betrayal by her family. Recognising the value Anguillans place on economic projects, Nathaniel attempts to found an ill-conceived airline business to gain support and favour. They turn to Sheila's uncle for financial backing, who foils their best-laid plans at every turn., Praise for Montague Kobbe: "Colorful detours into native lore, such as a rich Dutchman's fabled courtship of a local beauty, strike grace notes that echo Marquez."--"Publishers Weekly "on "The Night of the Rambler" "Riveting, deeply thoughtful, and constantly inventive."--Joe Meno on "The Night of the Rambler" Nathaniel Jones, a middle-aged businessman from England, travels to the Caribbean island of Anguilla to spend a fortnight on holiday when he's captivated by a brilliant and beautiful member of the local community, Sheila Rawlingson. After a secret, intense hundred-day courtship, Nathaniel proposes to Sheila, whose agreement to marry this white man is seen as a betrayal by her family and fellow Anguillans. Recognizing the value Anguillan society places on economic projects, Nathaniel attempts to set up an airline business to gain the support and favor of the Rawlingsons. Nathaniel sends for his son, Dragon Jones, to travel to Anguilla and cofound Dragon Wings, the nation's first commercial airline. Nathaniel, Dragon, and Sheila turn to her uncle for financial backing. Sheila's uncle, however, foils Nathaniel's best-laid plans at every turn. Kobbe's hilarious social novel brilliantly echoes "A Confederacy of Dunces" and Herman Wouk's "Don't Stop the Carnival."", Praise for Montague Kobbé: "Colorful detours into native lore, such as a rich Dutchman's fabled courtship of a local beauty, strike grace notes that echo Márquez." -- Publishers Weekly on The Night of the Rambler "Riveting, deeply thoughtful, and constantly inventive." -- Joe Meno on The Night of the Rambler Nathaniel Jones, a middle-aged businessman from England, travels to the Caribbean island of Anguilla to spend a fortnight on holiday when he's captivated by a brilliant and beautiful member of the local community, Sheila Rawlingson. After a secret, intense hundred-day courtship, Nathaniel proposes to Sheila, whose agreement to marry this white man is seen as a betrayal by her family and fellow Anguillans. Recognizing the value Anguillan society places on economic projects, Nathaniel attempts to set up an airline business to gain the support and favor of the Rawlingsons. Nathaniel sends for his son, Dragon Jones, to travel to Anguilla and cofound Dragon Wings, the nation's first commercial airline. Nathaniel, Dragon, and Sheila turn to her uncle for financial backing. Sheila's uncle, however, foils Nathaniel's best-laid plans at every turn. Kobbé's hilarious social novel brilliantly echoes A Confederacy of Dunces and Herman Wouk's Don't Stop the Carnival .