Description
Set in a small rural New England town, this 1947 novel follows the tense homecoming of a World War II veteran whose return is shadowed by the unraveling of his marriage. As he tries to reclaim the life he imagined, the story widens to reveal the pressures, resentments, and private bargains shaping the people around him—especially those who manipulate appearances and control the town’s social currents. With its shifting perspectives and sharply drawn characters, the book explores themes of class, desire, betrayal, and the uneasy ways communities police respectability. A notable departure from the author’s earlier work, it showcases Ann Petry’s innovative narrative style and her ability to probe human motives with literary precision and emotional force.
Available Editions
paperback
HarperCollins Publishers
Published Jan 1, 2023
ISBN: 9780063260092
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Details
First Published
1947
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Country Place by Ann Petry.