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Discover 'Interlude', a compelling novel that delves into the impact of family secrets across generations. Set against the backdrop of repressed 1930s England, this captivating story follows Helen, a bored housewife and mother, who uncovers the complex web of her family's past. With the mysterious legacy of her grandfather Edward, a celebrated author, Helen embarks on a transformative journey to unveil the identity of 'Rose', a character from Edward’s acclaimed novel. This intriguing narrative reveals how unchecked actions and hidden truths can shape lives, leaving a devastating mark on families.
As Helen grapples with her grandfather's death and the role of executor, she discovers diaries and an unpublished manuscript that unlock the long-buried secrets of a forbidden love affair. 'Interlude' artfully blends fiction with an exploration of how truth can be obscured within narrative, revealing the contradictions between reality and the stories we tell.
Perfect for readers who enjoy literary fiction filled with emotional depth and complex characters, 'Interlude' will keep you captivated till the last page. This brand new book, published by Turnaround Books in 2014, is an essential addition to your bookshelf. ISBN: 9781873262863.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781873262863
Year: 2014
Publisher: Turnaround Books
Description:
A compelling examination of how secrets can tear one family apart; the tale moves from the repressed society of 1930s England where the consequences of two men's actions still reverberate through their families in the present day. Bored housewife and mother Helen has always known her grandfather Edward was a famous author, but her parents had severed connection with him whilst she was still young, refusing to discuss the matter.
After embarking on a whirlwind affair with her writing tutor, Helen decides to visit her reclusive grandfather and discover more about the identity of the mysterious 'Rose' in his most famous novel, Interlude, who has baffled critics for years. Their brief meeting reveals little but when her grandfather dies and makes Helen his executor she discovers a stash of his diaries and an unpublished manuscript. They reveal a long hidden secret and a forbidden love affair with devastating consequences for her whole family. Helen's journey is interspersed with Edward's works which slowly reveal the ambiguity of truth and the depth of deception that permeates the family.
A stirring look at not just the treachery of family secrets but of how truth can be buried within a text and how society imposes limits on love.
As Helen grapples with her grandfather's death and the role of executor, she discovers diaries and an unpublished manuscript that unlock the long-buried secrets of a forbidden love affair. 'Interlude' artfully blends fiction with an exploration of how truth can be obscured within narrative, revealing the contradictions between reality and the stories we tell.
Perfect for readers who enjoy literary fiction filled with emotional depth and complex characters, 'Interlude' will keep you captivated till the last page. This brand new book, published by Turnaround Books in 2014, is an essential addition to your bookshelf. ISBN: 9781873262863.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781873262863
Year: 2014
Publisher: Turnaround Books
Description:
A compelling examination of how secrets can tear one family apart; the tale moves from the repressed society of 1930s England where the consequences of two men's actions still reverberate through their families in the present day. Bored housewife and mother Helen has always known her grandfather Edward was a famous author, but her parents had severed connection with him whilst she was still young, refusing to discuss the matter.
After embarking on a whirlwind affair with her writing tutor, Helen decides to visit her reclusive grandfather and discover more about the identity of the mysterious 'Rose' in his most famous novel, Interlude, who has baffled critics for years. Their brief meeting reveals little but when her grandfather dies and makes Helen his executor she discovers a stash of his diaries and an unpublished manuscript. They reveal a long hidden secret and a forbidden love affair with devastating consequences for her whole family. Helen's journey is interspersed with Edward's works which slowly reveal the ambiguity of truth and the depth of deception that permeates the family.
A stirring look at not just the treachery of family secrets but of how truth can be buried within a text and how society imposes limits on love.