Description
A Favourite Of The Gods is a captivating novel that delves into the rich tapestry of family, culture, and identity. Set against the stunning backdrop of the French Riviera in the late 1920s, this compelling story unfolds as Constanza and her young daughter embark on a journey without any notion of their destination. The narrative intricately weaves the tale of Constanza's lineage, highlighting the dramatic lives of her parents: a stunning New England heiress and a Roman prince entangled in a tumultuous marriage. Experience the splendor of Constanza's idyllic childhood, surrounded by crumbling Roman palaces, sun-drenched olive groves, and vibrant social gatherings, only to have it upended by a cultural clash that reshapes their existence.
With 288 pages of beautifully crafted prose, this novel is not just a story but an exploration of womanhood across three generations. Sybille Bedford masterfully captures the turbulence and excitement of early 20th-century Europe and America through her vivid characters and their poignant struggles. Readers who appreciate literary fiction steeped in cultural richness will be enthralled by this delicately layered narrative, making it a must-read in your collection.
Condition: Brand New
ISBN: 9781907970023
Year: 2015
Publisher: Faber Factory
Pages: 288
Delivery Information: Expect prompt delivery to your doorstep with every purchase, ensuring you receive your intriguing novel in perfect condition.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781907970023
Year: 2015
Publisher: Faber Factory
Pages: 288
Description:
Constanza and her young daughter step off a train in the French Riviera in the late 1920s without the slightest notion of where they are. But their story begins with Constanza's parents: a beautiful New England heiress, a Roman prince and the confused catastrophe of their marriage. An idyllic childhood spent in crumbling Roman palaces, sun-baked olive groves, at sumptuous parties and being taught by the most interesting men in Rome, is changed forever by a fatal clash of culture and an impulsive decision.
In this elegant novel, Sybille Bedford tells the story of three generations of women, of Europe and America, and the turbulence and excitement of the early twentieth century.
With 288 pages of beautifully crafted prose, this novel is not just a story but an exploration of womanhood across three generations. Sybille Bedford masterfully captures the turbulence and excitement of early 20th-century Europe and America through her vivid characters and their poignant struggles. Readers who appreciate literary fiction steeped in cultural richness will be enthralled by this delicately layered narrative, making it a must-read in your collection.
Condition: Brand New
ISBN: 9781907970023
Year: 2015
Publisher: Faber Factory
Pages: 288
Delivery Information: Expect prompt delivery to your doorstep with every purchase, ensuring you receive your intriguing novel in perfect condition.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781907970023
Year: 2015
Publisher: Faber Factory
Pages: 288
Description:
Constanza and her young daughter step off a train in the French Riviera in the late 1920s without the slightest notion of where they are. But their story begins with Constanza's parents: a beautiful New England heiress, a Roman prince and the confused catastrophe of their marriage. An idyllic childhood spent in crumbling Roman palaces, sun-baked olive groves, at sumptuous parties and being taught by the most interesting men in Rome, is changed forever by a fatal clash of culture and an impulsive decision.
In this elegant novel, Sybille Bedford tells the story of three generations of women, of Europe and America, and the turbulence and excitement of the early twentieth century.