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| Title | : | The Summer Before the War: A Novel (Random House Large Print) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.55 (593 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0451482115 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 704 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-23 |
| Language | : | English |
The provincial town of Rye, East Sussex, in the days just before and after the Great War is so vividly drawn it fairly vibrates. This book is beautifully plotted and morally astute.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Simonson’s second novel paints a sensitive, witty, luminous portrait of England at the outbreak of World War I.”—Shelf Awareness “This novel is just the ticket for fans of Simonson’s debut, Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand, and for any reader who enjoys leisurely fiction steeped in the British past.”—BooklistFrom the Hardcover edition.. This luminous story of a family, a town, and a world in their final moments of innocence is as lingering and lovely as a long summer sunset.”—Annie Barrows, author of The Truth According to Us and co-author of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
This is her second novel.From the Hardcover edition.. A graduate of the London School of Economics, she has spent the last three decades in the United States and currently lives in Brooklyn, New York. Helen Simonson was born in England and spent her teenage years in a small village in East Sussex. Simonson is married, with two grown sons, and is the author of the New York Times bestselling debut novel Major
"This Elegantly Written, Character Driven Novel is an Outstanding Read" according to delicateflower152. If you love elegant writing executed by a skilled author; if you love novels incorporating a rich, wide-ranging vocabulary; and if you simply love a good story, then you will find “The Summer Before the War” delightful. Helen Simonson reminds readers of simpler times when garden parties and afternoon tea were social events. Nevertheless, she does not shy away from serious topics – women’s suffrage, the limited opportunities for England’s working class,. Susan Johnson said Wonderful. I loved this book. Written by the author of "Major Pettigrew" it takes place in Rye, a small town in East Sussex, in the summer of 191Wonderful Susan Johnson I loved this book. Written by the author of "Major Pettigrew" it takes place in Rye, a small town in East Sussex, in the summer of 1914 before the start of WWI. The sweet innocence of the times is brought to life when Beatrice Nash arrives to teach Latin to the students of Rye. Beatrice is a well educated woman who must make it on her own after the death of her academic father. She struggles against the strictures of her time to find a place. For some reason, a woman teaching Latin. before the start of WWI. The sweet innocence of the times is brought to life when Beatrice Nash arrives to teach Latin to the students of Rye. Beatrice is a well educated woman who must make it on her own after the death of her academic father. She struggles against the strictures of her time to find a place. For some reason, a woman teaching Latin. I absolutely loved Helen Simonson's first book I absolutely loved Helen Simonson's first book, "Major Pettigrew's Last Stand" so I preordered this novel, hoping for another satisfying read.Her first novel had depth and wit with very real characters, something sorely lacking in this book. The writing was both affected and excessive at times. I feel the author was trying too hard to write like an author who truly was from that time period. This appeared to be the entire focus of the author's effort at the expensive of character a
But just as Beatrice comes alive to the beauty of the Sussex landscape and the colorful characters who populate Rye, the perfect summer is about to end. For her part, mourning the death of her beloved father, who has left her penniless, Beatrice simply wants to be left alone to pursue her teaching and writing. When Beatrice Nash arrives with one trunk and several large crates of books, it is clear she is significantly more freethinking—and attractive—than anyone believes a Latin teacher should be. Praise for The Summer Before the War “What begins as a study of a small-town society becomes a compelling account of war and its aftermath.”—Woman’s Day “This witty character study of how a small English town reacts to the 1914 arrival of its first female teacher offers gentle humor wrapped in a hauntingly detailed story.”—Good Housekeeping “Perfect for readers in a post–Downton Abbey slump The gently teasing banter between two kindred spirits edging slowly into love is as delicately crafted as a bone-china teacup. And Agatha has more immediate concerns; she has just risked her carefully built reputation by pushing for the appointment of a woman to replace the Latin master. Agatha’s husband works in the Foreign Office, and she is certain he will ensure that the recent saber ratt
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