Chevalier, Tracy
Falling Angels
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007217236
- author:
- Chevalier, Tracy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The Borough Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Historical fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Falling Angels is a vividly imagined portrayal of Edwardian England, where the boundaries between tradition and modernity are constantly shifting.
The story revolves around two families, the Waterhouses and the Colemans, who find themselves brought together by the unexpected friendship between their daughters. As the girls grow up, their world undergoes significant changes, from the rise of cars and electric lighting to the growing movement for emancipation.
This novel offers a nuanced exploration of the social and cultural upheavals of early 20th-century England, revealing the complexities and contradictions of a society in transition.