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Mr Gurney and Mr Slade

Mr Gurney and Mr Slade

Deeping, Warwick

Paperback

Literary Fiction

ISBN10: 9374591685
ISBN13: 9789374591680
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Apr 25 2026
Pages: 260
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A grey London dawn settles over drawing rooms and quiet streets, where the weight of unspoken grievances and unfulfilled ambitions shapes the lives within. In this nuanced portrait of early twentieth century fiction, two men-divided by temperament, circumstance, and the subtle boundaries of social class-are drawn into a web of family ties and moral dilemmas that mirror the shifting landscape of British society. The world outside is uncertain, marked by the lingering aftershocks of the interwar period, yet the true drama unfolds in the delicate negotiations of loyalty, pride, and forgiveness that define the everyday. With a keen eye for the complexities of character and the unspoken codes that govern relationships, this English literature novel explores how even the most ordinary lives are shaped by the forces of history and the quiet struggles of the heart. Richly atmospheric and deeply character driven, the narrative moves with quiet intensity through drawing rooms and city streets, tracing the subtle interplay between personal longing and societal expectation. Themes of family relationships, class divisions, and the search for meaning in a changing world are rendered with a depth and restraint that mark it as a significant work of literary fiction. The novel's enduring power lies in its ability to evoke the nuances of an era while probing questions that remain relevant-how we balance duty and desire, how we find dignity in the face of adversity, and how the bonds of kinship can both bind and liberate. 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 English author classics and the subtle artistry of early 1900s novels, this is a work to savour and preserve.

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