History of a pleasure seeker richard mason books

Richard mason was born in south africa and lives in glasgow. Piet barol has an instinctive appreciation for pleasure and a gift for finding it. History of a pleasure seeker by richard mason goodreads. History of a pleasure seeker by richard mason kirkus.

Mason lives between new york, cape town and glasgow, scotland. By richard mason history of a pleasure seeker is south africanborn richard mason s fourth novel. Hes been longlisted for the impac dublin library award, and shortlisted for the sunday times literary award and a lambda. Of his cunning protagonist, mason writes, the adventures of. History of a pleasure seeker by richard mason in doc, fb3, txt download e book. The operative word, however, is pleasure, which comes in abundance to both the reader and the seductively handsome piet barol. It tells the story of piet barol, the son of a petty bureaucrat. Join porter square books for a presentation by the novelist richard mason of the elumination of his novel history of a pleasure seeker. Richard mason is the author of the drowning people winner of italys grinzane cavour prize for best first novel, us, natural elements, and history of a pleasure seeker. I think it was dan stevenss narration that kept me sticking with it he is very good indeed at personifying the various characters. The title of mason s latest misleads, not only because his story details an interlude in a young mans life, not a history, but also because this man is less a seeker than a receiver.

History of a pleasure seeker by richard mason books library. History of a pleasure seeker reading group choices. Richard mason history of a pleasure seeker read and. At times i was close to giving up on it, at others totally engrossed. History of a pleasure seeker paperback third place books. It is a book that will beguile and transport youto another world, another time, another. Richard mason history of a pleasure seeker the booksmith. Piet barol, the titular pleasure seeker, is a priapic. Sex is everywhere in history of a pleasure seeker, and it is. I also admit the challenge here because history of a pleasure seeker mason s.

The title of masons latest misleads, not only because his story details an interlude in a young mans life, not a history, but also because this. Numerous electronic books and tablets are driving paper versions out of the market. History of a pleasure seeker by richard mason youtube. Mar 20, 2012 it is regrettable that the various pleasures of the flesh featured so prominently in richard mason s history of a pleasure seeker do not translate to pleasurable reading. This is the website for the novel history of a pleasure seeker knopf by richard mason. Richard mason author of history of a pleasure seeker. See all books authored by richard mason, including history of a pleasure seeker, and the drowning people, and more on thriftbooks. Richard mason history of a pleasure seeker youtube. History of a pleasure seeker richard mason, 2011 knopf doubleday 288 pp. An ambitious young raconteur coaxes the passion out of a desiccated family in turnofthecentury amsterdam. It is a book that will beguile and transport you to another world, another time, another state of being. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Mason received the inyathelo merit award for philanthropy in 2010. Mar 04, 2012 height of europes belle epoque, about a handsome young man in his midtwentiesa golden boy who secures a position as a tutor in the household of one of the most prominent bourgeois families in.

With the proceeds from the book s success, he set up the kay mason foundation, which helps disadvantaged children attend the best schools in cape town. History of a pleasure seeker richard masons history of a pleasure seeker seduces from page one. British novelist masons latest the drowning people, 2005, etc. It is about a young manpiet barolwith an instinctive appreciation for pleasure and a gift for finding it. Throughout the novel, mason calls our attention to shared character traits. Richard mason is, with this fifth novel, repaying the faith his publishers placed in him nearly a decade ago, writes alex preston. Richard mason quotes author of history of a pleasure seeker. History of a pleasure seeker, by richard mason the globe and mail. Richard mason is the author of the drowning people winner of italys grinzane cavour prize for best first novel, us, natural elements, and history of a. Hes been longlisted for the impac dublin library award, and shortlisted for the sunday times literary award and a lambda more about richard mason. Download history of a pleasure seeker pdf into your electronic tablet and read it anywhere you go. Editions of history of a pleasure seeker by richard mason.

Richard mason has 42 books on goodreads with 199 ratings. Mason s novels have sold over a million copies in 28 languages. A novel by richard mason knopf piet is 24 years old when he applies for the position of tutor to egbert, the extremely intelligent but deeply troubled son of the. The only thing wrong with this otherwise terrific novel is its title, which is a clumsy, b overlong and c only marginally accurate, for the. In 1999, with nobel laureate archbishop desmond tutu, mason started the kay mason foundation, which helps disadvantaged south africans receive quality education. The drowning people won italys grinzane cavour prize for best first novel. Before seeking pleasure in the latest novel from the stillyoung 33 writer whose debut, the drowning people, and the advance he received. Apr 12, 2012 history of a pleasure seeker is a wonderful read. History of a pleasure seeker by richard mason waterstones. I have eight books for you today and i bought them all for reduced.

British novelist mason s latest the drowning people, 2005, etc. The new yorker masons new novelelegant, upholstered and, for all the sex, wellbehavedis part of a trend. Buy history of a pleasure seeker by richard mason from waterstones today. History of a pleasure seeker hardcover third place books. Richard mason books list of books by author richard mason. Richard mason history of a pleasure seeker duration. Richard mason s most popular book is in the wake of industry. May 12, 2011 while rich in period detail and with requisite glittering trappings, its the sex that is most carefully observed in masons lusty romp.

Hes not at all afraid to use his wiles to lift himself up out of his position as the son of a lowly university clerk and into a socioeconomic rank he sees fitting for someone obviously so blessed by nature. The drowning people, us, the lighted rooms called natural elements in the united states, history of a pleasure seeker and who killed piet barol. Books by richard mason author of history of a pleasure. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. History of a pleasure seeker kindle edition by mason, richard. Their edition of mason s history of a pleasure seeker brought together a number of musicians and actors including downton abbeys dan stevens, tenor alex richardson, and pianist spencer meyer. History of a pleasure seeker npr coverage of history of a pleasure seeker by richard mason. The lighted rooms and history of a pleasure seeker are the first in a constellation of related novels. History of a pleasure seeker kindle edition by mason. He published his first novel, the acclaimed the drowning people, in 1999, when he was just 19, before he attended oxford. Richard mason audio books, best sellers, author bio. Richard masons history of a pleasure seeker is a lush, sensuous and finelywrought story of how, through charisma and seduction, one man is able to change an entire family and free them from their stuffy, wellmade cages.

History of a pleasure seeker by richard mason, paperback. The protagonist of richard masons history of a pleasure seeker, hes handsome, charming, and, above all, cunning. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Richard mason s history of a pleasure seeker is a lush, sensuous and finelywrought story of how, through charisma and seduction, one man is able to change an entire family and free them from their stuffy, wellmade cages.

Set during the belle epoque, it follows the adventures of piet barol from an amsterdam mansion to a luxury ocean liner called the eugenie. Amazing to have so many west end legends come together for the second round of workshops for the musical of history of a pleasure seeker. International bestselling novel set in 1920s ceylon, about a young englishwoman who marries a charming tea plantation owner and widower, only to discover hes keeping terrible secrets about his past, including what happened to his first wife, that lead to devastating consequences. Richard mason is the author of history of a pleasure seeker 3. Is the holy vible by elis james and john robins the perfect book for you.

Richard mason s tale opens in amsterdam at the turn of the last century, moves to new york at the time of the 1907 financial crisis and proceeds onboard a luxury liner headed for cape town. Richard mason s history of a pleasure seeker is one of the most enjoyable books. I am a 50 year old heterosexual american guy whose reading preferences are normally geared toward anything dealing with current events, and military special forces. Masons novels have sold over a million copies in 28 languages. Buy a cheap copy of history of a pleasure seeker book by richard mason. Awardwinning novelistrichard masonwas born in south africa and raised in england. His history of a pleasure seeker knopf is the sophisticated tale of a handsome dutchman who signs on as a tutor for the son of a wealthy family in 1907 but ends up doing his best ministering to his charges sexstarved mother. Richard mason presents the elumination of history of a.

He wrote his first novel the drowning people the year before he went to oxford. An elume is a dynamic reading app that seeks to expand the frontiers of storytelling and fuel the senses as never before. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Think balzac, but lighter and sexier an exquisitely laced corset of a n show more. Posts about history of a pleasure seeker by richard mason written by nikol. Piet barol, the titular pleasure seeker, is a priapic, ambitious young man come to seek his fortune in belle epoque amsterdam. Richard mason is the south african author of five novels.

The imagery is powerful and the story is gripping, moving and exciting. History of a pleasure seeker by mason, richard knopf. History of a pleasure seeker, by richard mason the globe. History of a pleasure seeker is a showcase for masons nimble writing, but also extends his storytelling prowess. Richard mason on new novel history of a pleasure seeker. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. History of a pleasure seeker by richard mason lambda literary. Earlier in 2012, it won this enthusiastic praise from author and orange prizewinner madeline miller. History of a pleasure seeker is a brilliantly written portrait of the senses, a novel about pleasure and those who are in search of it. History of a pleasure seeker by richard mason the washington. Richard mason brings to life wonderfully vivid chatacters in a rich and superbly researched period piece. History of a pleasure seeker a novel richard mason alfred a. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Books in pdf and other formats are very convenient to read.

South african richard mason is the rare novelist who can write a very sexy book that never quite turns prurient. Unlike frederic moreau in flauberts leducation sentimentale to which this book owes no meagre debt, piet is. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading history of a pleasure seeker. When reading, you can choose the font size, set the style of the paragraphs, headers, and footnotes. Which is not to say that masons fifth book is without its saucy satisfactions. The next in the series will follow piet barol to south africas wild coast. Awardwinning novelist richard mason was born in south africa and raised in england. The history of a pleasure seeker is a strange book. History of a pleasure seeker audiobook by richard mason.