A Handful of Dust

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241341100
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 240

Description:
Dive into the intricacies of human relationships with 'A Handful of Dust', a masterful novel that is a shining example of English literature from the Penguin English Library series. Set against the backdrop of a Gothic mansion, this novel explores the ennui experienced by Lady Brenda Last after seven seemingly blissful years of marriage. Captivated by the astute commentary on society's elite, readers will follow Brenda's tantalizing affair with John Beaver, a superficial socialite who draws her away from the stability of her husband, Tony.

This compelling story blends tragedy, comedy, and sharp wit, offering a penetrating look at the 'crazy and sterile generation' caught between the world wars. Perfect for collectors and general readers alike, 'A Handful of Dust' invites you to reflect on the social constructs of the time while delivering a rich literary experience. Ideal for book lovers and enthusiasts of classic English fiction, this collectible paperback promises an engaging read that resonates throughout the ages.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241341100
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 240


Description:
Twenty new titles in the much-loved and hugely successful Penguin English Library series

'It would be a dull world if we all thought alike.'

After seven years of marriage, the beautiful Lady Brenda Last is bored with life at Hetton Abbey, the Gothic mansion that is the pride and joy of her husband, Tony. She drifts into an affair with the shallow socialite John Beaver and forsakes Tony for the Belgravia set. Brilliantly combining tragedy, comedy and savage irony, A Handful of Dust captures the irresponsible mood of the 'crazy and sterile generation' between the wars.

The Penguin English Library - collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War.

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