Paperback. A MAJOR SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERIt is 1987, and in the wake of a great storm, Cora sets out with her young daughter to register the birth of her son. Her husband expects her to follow tradition and call the baby after him - but is it right for her child to inherit his name from generations of domineering men? Her choice will shape the course of their lives. Seven years later, her son is Bear, a name chosen by his sister, hoping he will grow up to be brave and big-hearted. Or he is Julian, the name his mother set her heart on, keen for him to become his own person. Or he is Gordon, named after his father and raised in his cruel image - but is there still a chance to break the mould?Powerfully moving and full of hope, this is the story of three names, three versions of a life, and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark. The unforgettable debut novel that became an instant global sensation, The Names asks how a name can shape the course of a life and explores the single what-if moments that can overturn a person's fate Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: The Names (Paperback)
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co, London
Publication Date: 2026
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1399624040
ISBN 13: 9781399624046
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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The unforgettable debut novel that became an instant word-of-mouth sensation, "The Names" asks how a name can shape the course of a life and explores the single what-if moments that can overturn a person's fate.

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