Priestley, J. B.
Lost Empires
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912101962
- author:
- Priestley, J. B.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Great Northern Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.3 x 12.9 centimetres (0.27 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Lost Empires tells the story of Richard Herncastle's journey into adulthood, set against the vibrant backdrop of the Music Hall stage in the months leading up to the First World War. A richly coloured portrait of a dying world of theatre and the lives of those who inhabited it, this novel is also a poignant exploration of love, sex, and the societal changes that would soon sweep the nation.
With its captivating characters and authentic snapshot of a fascinating period in theatre history, Lost Empires is a compelling social drama that will transport readers to a bygone era. First published in 1965, this novel has been widely praised for its believable characterisation and absorbing storyline.