# The Names 'the Best Debut Novel in Years' Sunday Times, Vol. 1

By **Florence Knapp**

- ISBN-13: 9781399624046
- Series: [The Names: 'The best debut novel in years' Sunday Times](https://mybookbandits.com/series/the-names-the-best-debut-novel-in-years-sunday-times-5)
- Publisher: Orion Publishing Group, Limited
- Pages: 384
- Published: 26 Mar 2026
- Language: en
- Price: £16.13 (new)
- Categories: Fiction, Family & Relationships, Family Life, Siblings, World Literature, Crafts & Hobbies, Ireland, Jewelry, Love & Romance, Abuse, Domestic Partner Abuse, Quilts & Quilting

## About this book

The Names 'the Best Debut Novel in Years' Sunday Times Volume 1 is a work of world literature and fiction that explores the ripple effects of a single choice. Set in 1987, the story follows Cora as she decides whether to follow family tradition or break the cycle of domineering men by choosing a unique name for her son. This decision creates three divergent paths for the child, imagining his life as Bear, Julian, or Gordon.

This family and relationships novel examines themes of domestic partner abuse and the enduring power of love. By presenting three versions of one life, the book analyzes how identity and naming influence a person's future. The Names 'the Best Debut Novel in Years' Sunday Times Volume 1 is a moving study of family life and the courage required to protect a child from a cruel legacy.

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