• Los Angeles as character and setting
Lyndall Gordon recalls her childhood in Cape Town during the 1950s
"A dazzling debut — glamorous
Harder to forget" — Stephen King
and state capture
We Own the Sky by Luke Allnutt Marita van der Vyver • Los Angeles as characterA deeply moving family drama about love, loss, and resilience. Rob Coates has everything he could want: Anna, his brilliant wife, their London townhouse, and their son Jack, who fills their lives with joy. But when Jack falls gravely ill, Rob's world collapses. Seeking solace, he turns to photography, capturing the places he once explored with his son. Allnutt's prose is heartfelt and raw, exploring grief, hope, and the unbreakable bond between parent