Description
Set during the final twenty-four hours of a lavish three-day shoot, this novel meticulously captures the intricate social dynamics and unspoken tensions within an aristocratic English family. As the privileged guests gather, the veneer of civility begins to crack, revealing simmering rivalries, moral compromises, and the deep-seated inequities of class. Through sharp observation and subtle irony, the narrative exposes the fragility of a seemingly secure social order on the cusp of profound change. This beautifully crafted story serves as a poignant metaphor for the passing of a particular way of life, rendered with remarkable visual and evocative prose.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2007
192 pages
ISBN: 9780141188676
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Details
First Published
1980
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Shooting Party by Isabel Colegate.