Winner of the 2002 Orange Prize for her novel `Bel Canto', Ann Patchett's stunning first novel is about `pilgrimage and healing...A fairytale. A delight'. It is 1968. Rose Clinton arrives at St Eliz
Ann Patchett's second novel to be published in the UK, following the Orange Prize-shortlisted `The Magician's Assistant'. John Nickel is a black ex-jazz musician who only wants to be a goo