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Exile
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RomanceGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025401041
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 342
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Exile is a compelling novel by Warwick Deeping that explores the lives and emotional landscapes of a colony of English expatriates living in the sun-drenched coastal town of Tindaro, Italy, during the years following the Great War. The narrative follows Billy Slade, a young Englishwoman who arrives in this Mediterranean enclave seeking a fresh start, only to find herself entangled in a complex web of social rivalries, moral dilemmas, and romantic tensions among the exiles who have turned their backs on their homeland.
Deeping skillfully contrasts the rigid social expectations of early 20th-century British life with the vibrant, sometimes unsettling freedom of the Italian setting. As Billy navigates her new environment, the story delves into themes of redemption, the search for belonging, and the enduring human spirit. Known for his keen psychological insight and evocative prose, Deeping presents a vivid portrait of a generation trying to find its way in a changed world. Exile stands as a poignant study of character and culture, capturing the bittersweet reality of those who live between two worlds, seeking peace in a foreign land while grappling with the ghosts of their past.
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