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Halfway House
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781023442893
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 254
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Maurice Hewlett's Halfway House: A Comedy of Degrees offers a delightful exploration of unconventional love and societal expectations in historical England. This engaging novel falls squarely into the tradition of the comedy of manners, using wit and social satire to examine a May-December romance.
Hewlett masterfully crafts a story that is both humorous and insightful, providing a glimpse into the complexities of relationships and the often-absurd rules governing them. A timeless example of historical fiction, Halfway House explores enduring themes of love, age, and societal pressure. Rediscover this classic work of literature, meticulously prepared for print republication, and enjoy Hewlett's unique voice and captivating storytelling. Readers interested in classic romance and humorous portrayals of societal norms will find much to appreciate in this enduring tale.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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