Description
Set in the emerging years of the twentieth century, this richly layered novel weaves together the interconnected lives of two families through multiple shifting perspectives—wives and husbands, friends and lovers, masters and servants, and a gravedigger's son. Tracy Chevalier masterfully explores the complexities of human relationships and social hierarchies during a transformative period in history, painting her characters with nuance and depth. As the families navigate love, ambition, class divisions, and personal secrets, their stories intersect in unexpected ways, revealing how individual lives are shaped by both intimate bonds and broader historical forces. With her signature narrative style and evocative prose, Chevalier creates a compelling portrait of a society in transition, where the choices of ordinary people ripple across generations.
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paperback
Plume
Published Jan 1, 2002
324 pages
ISBN: 9780452283206
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First Published
2002
Language
eng
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