Cronin, A. J.

Lady with Carnations

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ISBN 13:
9781447243946
author:
Cronin, A. J.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Pan Macmillan
language:
English
Publication Year:
2013
Pages:
178
Dimensions:
156mm X 234mm
Genre:
Fiction, Modern & contemporary fiction, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£16.72

Description

Lady with Carnations by A. J. Cronin is a captivating tale of love and ambition set against the backdrop of 1930s London. When Katharine Lorimer, a determined and hardworking antique dealer, acquires a rare Holbein miniature, she embarks on a journey to New York in search of a wealthy American collector. As Katharine navigates the challenges of her profession and her personal life, she finds herself at the centre of a complex web of relationships. Her niece Nancy's ambitions as an actress threaten to upend their family dynamics, while Katharine's own feelings of isolation and loneliness come to the surface. A masterful novel by A. J. Cronin, Lady with Carnations is a compelling story that explores the human condition with sensitivity and nuance. With its well-crafted plot and sympathetic characters, this book is sure to appeal to readers who enjoy traditional fiction with a strong narrative tradition.

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