Whipple, Dorothy
Someone at a Distance (Persephone Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781906462000
- author:
- Whipple, Dorothy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Persephone Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 420
- Dimensions:
- 138mm X 192mm
- Genre:
- Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A quietly devastating novel about the fragility of love, 'Someone at a Distance' by Dorothy Whipple is a compelling exploration of the ordinary family's struggle to cope with disaster. When the husband's momentary vanity leads to a shocking departure, the consequences for his wife and family are devastating. With a calm intelligence reminiscent of Mrs Gaskell, Whipple's prose is simple yet powerful, offering a profound insight into the human psyche.
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