A Life Awry, Vol 2 of 3 A Novel Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Hardcover
- New

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- Title
- A Life Awry, Vol 2 of 3 A Novel Classic Reprint
- Author
- Percival Pickering
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0483918660
- ISBN 13
- 9780483918665
- Item weight
- 524 grams
A lively country house gathering reveals walls of social propriety and the tangle of secret wishes.
In this Victorian‑set tale, a bustling country manor hosts an impromptu dance that stirs old loyalties and new yearnings. As guests arrive and familiar faces move through rooms of privilege, the narrative weaves together ambition, romance, and the quiet pressures of society. The book follows a cast of characters as they navigate duty, desire, and the consequences of their choices, all under the gaze of a close‑knit family and their circle.
With lush detail and a keen eye for social dynamics, this edition keeps the focus on character inner life and the moments when a glance or a gesture can alter a future. The mood shifts from light banter to charged tension, inviting readers to observe how courage, restraint, and longing shape the paths each person chooses.
- Richly drawn households and social rituals that frame heart‑level decisions
- A cast of characters whose private hopes collide with public expectations
- A blend of wit, romance, and quiet tragedy that propels the narrative
- Moments of introspection that reveal the workings of love and loyalty
Ideal for readers who enjoy intricate social drama, evocative settings, and character‑driven storytelling in a classic Victorian voice.
A Life Awry, Vol. 2 of 3, A Novel by Percival Pickering
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