The Dreaming Suburb
Will The Avenue remain peaceful in the aftermath of war?
$37.71
- Paperback
480 pages
- Release Date
1 April 2008
Summary
Jim Carver - a tough, resolute war veteran, he returns from the trenches to build a better life for his family to find his wife dead.
Archie Carver - Jim’s eldest son, smart, ruthless, he has a quick eye for financial profits and beautiful women.
Elaine Frith - seductive and ambitious, she uses her charms to snare the man she thinks will give her wealth.
The First World War ends and the soldiers return to the peaceful Avenue. On the surface their homes look just the sa…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780340963760 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 034096376X |
| Author: | R.F. Delderfield |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder Paperback |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 480 |
| Release Date: | 1 April 2008 |
| Weight: | 381g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 36mm |
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Sheer, wonderful storytelling
Highly recommended. Combines tension with a splendid sense of atmosphere and vivid characterisation. An excellent read - Sunday Express
Mr Delderfield’s manner is easy, modest, heartwarming - Evening StandardR F Delderfield is a born storyteller - Sunday MirrorSheer, wonderful storytelling - Chicago TribuneIt is always a pleasure to read R F Delderfield, because he never seems to be ashamed of writing well - Books and BookmenHe built an imposing artistic social history that promises to join those of his great forebears in the long, noble line of the English novel. His narratives belong in a tradition that goes back to John Galsworthy and Arnold Bennett - Life MagazineAbout The Author
R.F. Delderfield
R F Delderfield was born in South London in 1912. On leaving school he joined the Exmouth Chronicle newspaper as a junior reporter, where he went on to become Editor. From there he began to newspaper as a junior reporter, where he went on to become Editor. From there he began to , he became one of Britain’s most popular authors. Many of his bestselling novels were later adapted for television. He died in 1973.
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