The Man Apart (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ralph Straus

9780265177013: The Man Apart (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265177014 ISBN 13: 9780265177013

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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A young man on a cross-channel voyage notices more than the view from the deck. A chance encounter pulls the story into a world of theater, secrets, and possibility.

Set against a bustling early 20th‑century crossing, this tale follows Cedric Readham as he watches passengers from aPosition between ferry decks and railings. His quiet reflections are joined by a touching moment with a tearful stranger, hinting at a story beyond travel and tide, and drawing him toward a theatre world he will soon enter.

As the journey unfolds, the scene shifts from the ship to backstage and supper rooms, where actors, playwrights, and managers mingle with eager public moments. A London production becomes the lens through which love, ambition, and performance intersect, offering a portrait of a theatre life both glamorous and competitive.

Vivid cross‑channel voyage scenes that frame character and mood.
A developing interest between Cedric and a striking young actress, set against a backdrop of social observation.
Behind‑the‑scenes glimpses of a theatre world, from the green room to a crowded dining room.
A blend of romance, ambition, and the question of what we reveal when we perform.

Ideal for readers who enjoy early‑1900s society drama with a focus on character, mood, and the theatre world.

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