The poll has decided and the second e-book I’m giving away courtesy of Open Road Media is Muriel Sparks The Hothouse by the East River.
This book is one of eight of Muriel Spark’s novels that have just been released.
Here is what is said about the book
Touched by madness and haunted by a secret past, Paul and Elsa’s relationship reveals that there can be no normality for people who witnessed the worst of war
In 1970s New York, Paul and Elsa are like many other well-off middle-aged couples, worrying over their apartment and psychoanalyst bills by day, and meeting friends at restaurants by night. But this is not an ordinary couple with ordinary neuroses, as becomes clear when Paul convinces himself that Elsa’s shadow always points in the wrong direction. As Paul and Elsa’s involvement in World War II espionage begins to surface, the glitz and glamor of their lives is revealed to be nothing more than illusion.
The Hothouse by the East River is a delirious satire of superficial urban life in the shadow of one of modern history’s great horrors.
This ebook features an illustrated biography of Muriel Spark including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author’s archive at the National Library of Scotland.
If you win this giveaway you are still in time to join Muriel Spark week, hosted by Simon (Stuck in A Book) and Harriet (Harriet Devine’s Blog), which is taking place from April 23 – 29
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If you would like to win this e-book, just leave a comment. The giveaway winner will be announced next Tuesday, April 10 2012.
Beauty is a Sleeping Cat 
One of my favourites – bizarre, funny and disturbing. I’ve mislaid my old copy, though, so an E-Book would be fantastic!
I’ll enter your name for the giveaway. I haven’t read this one but I’m even tempted to enter myself.
I have read a couple of Muriel Spark novels, and consider them amongst my favorite books. I have not read this book yet, but am very intrigued!
It does sound interesting. Who knows, maybe you will win it.
I haven’t read any Muriel Spark yet, but this seems like it would be an interesting read.
I’m tempted to read it myself.I’ve got Territorial Rights for the Muriel Spark week. It’ sounds great as well.
I never read Muriel Spark, but I would sure like to, this books sounds great.
Thanks for the giveaway!
You’re welcome.
I reviewed this last year – an interesting read. http://theknockingshop.blogspot.com/2011/08/hothouse-by-east-river.html
Obviously don’t need to be entered for the competition.
Thnaks for the link Séamus. I’m glad it’s good.
I never read her book and willing to try (still hoping I can print the ebook later).
By the way, I tagged you in an award 🙂
I’ll enter you. Maybe you are lucky this time. Oh you did, thanks. Not sure what it means though. 🙂
Maybe 🙂
Well…you just have to check it 😉
How I wish I had time to read this! Please don’t enter me in the giveaway–we’re downsizing and can’t bring any more books in the house. Until after we move. 🙂
Are you sure? It’s an e-book. 🙂 It won’t take up any space at all.
Oops! Well, that’s different. 🙂
It’s unusual, an e-book giveaway, it’s the first time. You’re in then.
Thanks, Caroline. 🙂
Count me in, who knows, I might win something for once ! 🙂
Ok, I certainly will. 🙂
This is one I don’t have so if the drawing is open to anyone please drop my name in the hat. Thanks!
Yes, it’s open to anyone. I’ll add you.
I’m probably too late? If not, I’d love to enter last minute 🙂
No, you’re still in time. 🙂
I’m drawing this afternoon.