The Usual Desire to Kill

Camilla Barnes

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A wry, propulsive, exquisitely observed debut about a singularly eccentric family and the sibling rivalry, generational divides, and long-buried secrets that shape them. This is an extraordinary novel from a seasoned playwright with a flare for dialogue and, in the end, immense empathy for the mysterious intimacies of marriage, family, and love. 

Author(s): Barnes, Camilla
Binding: Paperback
Date of Publication: 09/04/2026
Pagination: 256 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Scribner UK
Published By: Scribner UK
Book Classification: Modern & contemporary fiction
Dimensions: 20
Weight:
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781398535237

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