Lily Tuck Book order (chronological)

Lily Tuck's latest work features a captivating novella alongside a collection of short stories that showcase her exquisite prose and keen insights into human emotions. Each narrative delves into complex relationships and the intricacies of life, reflecting Tuck's unique storytelling style. The themes of memory, loss, and connection resonate throughout, inviting readers to explore the depths of their own experiences through her poignant characters and vivid imagery.

The narrative centers on two women, Lily and Molly, who engage in a late-night conversation after the shocking discovery of their friend Inez’s body in her Soho loft. As they navigate the unsettling news, their dialogue shifts from the grim reality to a meandering exploration of life’s trivialities, showcasing their shared experiences and emotional evasion. The story delves into themes of friendship, aging, and the complexities of dealing with grief, all while highlighting the characters' vibrant personalities and their coping mechanisms.

Nina bereitet gerade das Abendessen vor, als ihr Mann Philip nach Hause kommt und sich für einen Moment im Schlafzimmer hinlegt – nur wenig später findet sie ihn tot. Eine Nacht des Abschiednehmens beginnt: Nina hält eine einsame Wache an seinem Bett, erinnert sich an die lange gemeinsame Zeit, an überwältigende Glücksmomente, intime Augenblicke und dunkle Geheimnisse. Der Mathematiker und die Künstlerin, sie sind ein gegensätzliches Paar, doch gerade die Verschiedenartigkeit ihrer Welten machte ihr gemeinsames Leben so reich. Schlaglichtartig lässt Nina ihr Leben mit Philip an sich vorüberziehen, den Frühling in Paris, die Ferien am Meer, die Reisen; immer wieder beleuchtet sie die erste Begegnung, das erste Gespräch , immer wieder versucht sie sich an den genauen Wortlaut seiner letzten Sätze zu erinnern. Am Morgen aber wird sie das Fenster weit öffnen, ein klarer, sonniger Tag beginnt. »Das Glück mit dir« ist das ergreifende Zeugnis einer Liebe. Präzise und mit feinem Humor erzählt Lily Tuck von den kleinen Dingen des Alltags, die ein ganzes Universum bedeuten.

Elsa Morante, born in 1912 to a modest and unconventional family, exhibited an independent spirit and a commitment to writing from a young age, penning her first poem at just two. During World War II, she and her husband, renowned writer Alberto Moravia, fled occupied Rome due to their Jewish heritage and hid in a remote mountain hut. Following the war, Morante gained acclaim with prize-winning novels like Arturo's Island and History, solidifying her status as a leading Italian writer. Lily Tuck's elegant biography captures the vibrant postwar era when Rome was a film capital, highlighting Morante's friendships with filmmakers such as Pier Paolo Pasolini and Luchino Visconti, as well as literary figures like Carlo Levi and Italo Calvino. A charismatic woman, Morante experienced a series of tumultuous love affairs and shared a captivating relationship with Moravia, often compared to the intellectual duo of Beauvoir and Sartre. This well-researched biography, enriched by personal interviews and the cooperation of the Morante Estate, introduces American readers to a woman of fierce intelligence, powerful imagination, and unique talent.

Set in 1854 Paris, the story follows Francisco Solano, who later becomes the dictator of Paraguay, as he woos the enchanting Irish courtesan Ella Lynch. Their romance unfolds with vibrant cultural elements, including a Paraguayan band and a horse named Mathilde. Ella moves to Asunción to be with Franco, but finds herself isolated in a foreign land. As she becomes his mistress, she becomes entwined in his ambitious yet doomed imperial vision, which ultimately leads to tragedy for Paraguay.

The Boston-born wife of a government contractor based in Bangkok, Thailand, Claire finds her life turned upside down by the disappearance of Jim Thompson, the famous American entrepreneur she meets a local dinner party, in a story of intrigue, lost innocence, and tragedy set during the early years of the Vietnam War. Reprint.

A woman's search for meaning in life. Adele leaves her comfortable life in Connecticut for India to follow a guru. The novel describes her deepening spirituality and the attempts of her husband and her children to get her to come home