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Lily Christine: A Romance
Hardcover
RomanceGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025802312
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 318
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Lily Christine: A Romance is a compelling exploration of social mores, loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships within the glittering yet unforgiving landscape of 1920s London high society. Written by the celebrated Michael Arlen, this novel follows the life of the eponymous Lily Christine Summerest, a woman of profound integrity and charm who finds herself entangled in a web of misunderstandings and social scandal.
The narrative delves into the fragile nature of reputation and the heavy toll of societal expectations. As Lily Christine navigates the challenges of a failing marriage and the unintended consequences of her own kindness, the story reveals a poignant critique of the era's double standards. Arlen's signature wit and sophisticated prose capture the essence of the Jazz Age, blending romantic idealism with a tragic awareness of the era's underlying disillusionment.
A masterwork of psychological depth, Lily Christine: A Romance offers a vivid portrait of a woman striving for authenticity in a world defined by artifice. This work remains a significant contribution to early 20th-century literature, providing readers with a sophisticated look at the tensions between private emotion and public image.
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