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Lolly Willowes: or, the loving huntsman

Lolly Willowes: or, the loving huntsman

Townsend Warner, Sylvia

Paperback

Christian Fiction

ISBN10: 9374123541
ISBN13: 9789374123546
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 15 2026
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A woman slips quietly from the shadowy confines of London society into the wild heart of rural England, exchanging drawing rooms for tangled woods and the suffocating gaze of family for the exhilarating solitude of the countryside. In a world where the ordinary collides with the uncanny, she discovers that freedom sometimes wears the guise of witchcraft, and that true independence may demand a pact with the unknown. Set against the evocative backdrop of interwar period England, this modernist English novel pulses with a wit and subtle rebellion that once drew comparisons to Virginia Woolf and captivated Rebecca West readers. Its pages shimmer with the ache and promise of women and independence, as one woman's quiet revolt against conformity becomes both a personal awakening and a sly commentary on the strictures of her age. Long out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, this feminist classic fiction has been restored for today's and future generations. It is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, inviting new readers to experience a literary fiction gem that once risked being lost to time. The novel's vivid depiction of countryside village life and its deft weaving of witchcraft and folklore offer a rich tapestry for book club favourites and English literature syllabus selections alike. Its subtle yet radical exploration of autonomy, set amidst the rolling hills and secretive lanes of rural England, continues to resonate with anyone who has ever longed to break free from the roles imposed upon them. This is a story that lingers, its gentle yet subversive humour and haunting atmosphere ensuring its place among the most cherished works of twentieth-century English literature. For casual readers seeking a fresh classic, or collectors intent on preserving the milestones of literary history, this restored edition stands as an enduring testament to the power and necessity of choosing one's own path.

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