Lambert, Angela
A Rather English Marriage
- ISBN 13:
- 9781448204021
- author:
- Lambert, Angela
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Reader
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 354
- Dimensions:
- 15.6 x 1.8 x 23.4 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A Rather English Marriage by Angela Lambert tells the story of two men, Roy and Reggie, who form an unlikely alliance after meeting under unusual circumstances. Both widowed on the same day, they are brought together by their loneliness and shared wartime experiences. As they navigate their new arrangement, they must confront their own needs and desires. Their lives become intertwined with those of others, including Liz, a vibrant woman who captures Reggie's attention. Meanwhile, Roy and his son's family grow closer to each other. Through their relationships, the novel explores how marriage can provide protection against isolation, even if it is not without its challenges. As they navigate their complex emotions and circumstances, Roy and Reggie must come to terms with what it means to be alone and to find companionship in unexpected ways.