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Saint Christopher's Day
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ISBN13: 9781025964362
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 292
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Saint Christopher's Day is a compelling psychological novel that captures twenty-four pivotal hours in the life of a failing marriage. Set against the backdrop of a single day, the narrative follows Christopher, a man trapped in a stifling domestic existence with his wife, Rosamund. As the day unfolds-which happens to be both Christopher's birthday and the feast of his patron saint-the internal tension between the couple reaches a breaking point. Martin Donisthorpe Armstrong expertly dissects the nuances of marital discord, the weight of unspoken grievances, and the quiet desperation of middle-class life in early 20th-century England.
The novel is a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling, utilizing a focused temporal structure to explore the depths of its characters' psyches. Through Christopher's reflections and interactions, the reader is drawn into a world of emotional isolation and the longing for personal liberation. Saint Christopher's Day stands as a significant contribution to the literary tradition of the single-day novel, offering a poignant and restrained examination of the human condition and the difficult choices that define a lifetime.
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