A marrying man
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ISBN10: 9375365786
ISBN13: 9789375365785
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 30 2026
Pages: 190
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789375365785
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 30 2026
Pages: 190
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A drawing room glimmers with laughter and the clink of glasses, but beneath the polished veneer of upper class society, the tangled ambitions of courtship and the quiet ache of longing simmer just out of sight. In this sharply observed marriage novel, the intricacies of love and social expectation unfold against the backdrop of early twentieth century England, where every whispered remark and subtle glance carries the weight of family dynamics and personal desire. The narrative moves with a deft wit and a keen eye for the absurdities of romantic fiction, capturing both the comedy and the poignancy of relationships shaped by tradition and the ever-watchful gaze of society. As the story weaves through the drawing rooms and gardens of English country houses, it lays bare the unspoken rules that govern intimacy and the subtle power plays that define the dance of courtship. Social satire pulses through every exchange, rendering each character's hopes and disappointments with a blend of irony and empathy that elevates this work far beyond the conventional romance. The novel's exploration of marriage and its attendant dramas is both precise and deeply human, offering a window into the emotional landscapes of a vanished world that still echoes with relevance for modern readers of literary fiction. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For those drawn to British literature that illuminates the tensions of love, family, and societal expectation, this is a rare opportunity to rediscover a work that balances wit, insight, and genuine feeling within the classic romance tradition.
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