9781331268895 - The Stronger Influence (Classic Reprint) de Young, F. E. Mills (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a piece of historical fiction set in South Africa toward the beginning of the twentieth century. The story is told from the perspective of Esmà Lester, a young music teacher from England who travels to the Zuurberg for a rejuvenating holiday. Once there, she is torn between her natural compassion and a desire to avoid the hotel's infamous recluse, Mr. Hallam. Despite the warnings of her fellow holiday-goers, Esmà finds herself strangely drawn to Hallam and, despite his initial resistance, determined to understand the reasons behind his desolation. In this deeply moving and atmospheric story, the author explores themes of loneliness, isolation, and friendship, while shedding light on the damaging effects of excessive alcohol consumption. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.