Description
Discover the profound narrative of 'Dark Palace', a literary gem that intricately weaves history, human emotion, and the realities of life between the world wars. Written by the acclaimed author Frank Moorhouse, this award-winning novel, honored with the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award, captures Edith Campbell Berry at a time of great personal and global turmoil. Set five years after her impactful journey to the League of Nations, Edith grapples with an evolving world on the brink of war and her own restless spirit. The B-format paperback edition, published by Penguin Australia Pty Ltd in 2018, features 704 pages of thoughtful engagement with themes of love, loss, and the weight of history. As her marriage falters and her past lover Ambrose Westwood reenters her life, Edith’s struggle for meaning mirrors the uncertainty of a world facing impending conflict. Perfect for fans of literary fiction and historical narratives, 'Dark Palace' promises to enrich your reading experience with its masterful storytelling. Get your copy today and immerse yourself in a world where personal and political histories collide. Fast delivery available to ensure you receive this powerful novel quickly. Order now and experience Moorhouse's elegant prose that has cemented his place among the greatest writers.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143790914
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 704
Description:
Winner of the Miles Franklin Literary Award.
Winner of the Miles Franklin Literary Award.
Five years have passed since Edith Campbell Berry's triumphant arrival at the League of Nations in Geneva, determined to right the wrongs of the world. The idealism of those early Grand Days has been eroded by a sense foreboding as the world moves ever closer to another war. Edith's life too, has changed- her marriage and her work are no longer the anchors in her life - she is restless, unsure, feeling the weight of history upon her and her world.
As her certainties crumble, Edith is once again joined by Ambrose Westwood, her old friend and lover. Their reunion is joyful, and her old anxiety about their unconventional relationship is replaced by a feeling that all things are possible - at least in her private life.
But World War II advances inexorably, and Edith, Ambrose and their fellow officers must come to terms with the knowledge that their best efforts - and those of the well-meaning world - are simply useless against the forces of the time. Moving, wise and utterly engrossing, this is a profound and enriching novel. Grand Days and Dark Palace confirm Frank Moorhouse as one of our greatest writers - a master of tone and timing, an elegant and exuberant stylist, and an unerring chronicler of the human spirit.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143790914
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 704
Description:
Winner of the Miles Franklin Literary Award.
Winner of the Miles Franklin Literary Award.
Five years have passed since Edith Campbell Berry's triumphant arrival at the League of Nations in Geneva, determined to right the wrongs of the world. The idealism of those early Grand Days has been eroded by a sense foreboding as the world moves ever closer to another war. Edith's life too, has changed- her marriage and her work are no longer the anchors in her life - she is restless, unsure, feeling the weight of history upon her and her world.
As her certainties crumble, Edith is once again joined by Ambrose Westwood, her old friend and lover. Their reunion is joyful, and her old anxiety about their unconventional relationship is replaced by a feeling that all things are possible - at least in her private life.
But World War II advances inexorably, and Edith, Ambrose and their fellow officers must come to terms with the knowledge that their best efforts - and those of the well-meaning world - are simply useless against the forces of the time. Moving, wise and utterly engrossing, this is a profound and enriching novel. Grand Days and Dark Palace confirm Frank Moorhouse as one of our greatest writers - a master of tone and timing, an elegant and exuberant stylist, and an unerring chronicler of the human spirit.