Description
In a South London suburb in 1964, the death of the boarding-house’s proprietor, Mr. Bird, leaves his tenants facing an uncertain future—while the house itself becomes a stage for secrets, small cruelties, and unexpected tenderness. As the residents gather around the routines and tensions of communal life, an ensemble cast of characters reveals how class, loneliness, and pride shape the way people endure change. With a deft blend of dark comedy and quiet unease, the novel explores what it means to belong when the familiar structures of home begin to crumble. William Trevor’s early, sharply observed style turns everyday interactions into a compelling study of human vulnerability and resilience.
Available Editions
paperback
National Geographic Books
Published Dec 23, 2014
ISBN: 9780241969274
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Details
First Published
1965
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Boarding House by William Trevor.