Step into a finely observed world of dinner-table talk, music, and quiet yearnings. A novel built from intimate diaries and letters, Passing By follows a group of socialite friends and officials as they navigate love, duty, and the tangled currents of early 20th‑century life. The book’s pages unfold through personal notes, private thoughts, and spirited conversations that reveal character, mood, and motive without losing the social texture of the era.
Through the voices of office clerks, hosts, and visitors, this edition explores how art, religion, and ambition intersect with daily life. Readers glimpse a culture where music fills rooms, art changes hands, and personal choices ripple through careers and friendships. The tone blends wit, seriousness, and a touch of irony as its figures contemplate friendship, romance, and the costs of public duty.
What you’ll experience:
- Intimate glimpses into a social circle via diaries and letters that reveal relationships, politics, and cultural life.
- Rich vignettes of music, galleries, and dinner conversations that illuminate the era’s tastes and tensions.
- Subtle moral debates on faith, vocation, and the difficult decisions people face.
- A carefully drawn cast whose private thoughts contrast with public roles.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction told through personal voices, vivid social detail, and thoughtful, character-driven storytelling.
Passing By offers a window into a world where every exchange—whether a joke at a salon or a grave letter from a confidant—moves the story forward and deepens the mystery of its characters’ choices.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This captivating book is an immersive exploration of a group of people whose lives intersect in intricate ways. Set against the backdrop of early 20th century England, the author illuminates the complexities of human relationships, the nuances of societal norms, and the transformative power of music. Through the intimate portrayal of diverse characters, this book invites readers to reflect on themes of love, loss, identity, and the pursuit of artistic expression. Its insights into the human condition resonate deeply, making it a poignant and thought-provoking read that lingers long after the final page. 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 9781332224692_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332224692
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332224692
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)