Excerpt from Sebastian
David slept badly. For this, the winter cough, that had irritated his wife''s sensitiveness even in the first year of their marriage, was probably responsible. Va nessa always asserted that he was asthmatic, and certainly he was short of breath. Although he was habitually an insomniac, to-night he had woken with a start, suddenly, as if from some external cause. He lay still for a few moments, his heart beating quickly, his pulses throbbing. What had startled him, how had he been roused?
He opened his eyes. Darkness was in the room, and quiet. He occupied the back room on the second ?oor; the blinds were drawn, the outlook was on to the mews. Perhaps Dr. Gifford''s brougham, unusually late, had driven its noisy way over the cobbled stones. But in that case he would hear the clink of harness, the rattle of unsteady hoofs, voices in the yard. He listened, but outside all was still. The big Harley Street house had been built in the Georgian era, the walls were thick, and it was silence they seemed to hold. Black night alone filled the room, and stillness. He shrank a little from both, lying there, hearing his own heart-beats, hearing nothing else, at first.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the life and mind of Sebastian, a brilliant young boy born to a family of literary renown. From his early childhood, Sebastian demonstrates an extraordinary intellect and a passion for learning that sets him apart from his peers. As he navigates the complexities of adolescence at Eton, he faces challenges that test his strength of character and his unwavering determination. The author delves into the themes of ambition, the pursuit of knowledge, and the complexities of human relationships through the lens of Sebastian's journey. The book offers a nuanced examination of the pressures and expectations placed on gifted individuals and the sacrifices they may have to make in their quest for excellence. Ultimately, it explores the profound impact of nurture and environment on the development of a remarkable mind. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331347828_0
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 424 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25943171/2
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