ISBN: 9781331729358 - the affair at the inn (classic reprint) (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 tells the story of a group of individuals brought together by chance at a quiet inn on Dartmoor, England. The author, writing from the perspective of four characters, delves into the lives, experiences, and idiosyncrasies of a diverse cast: Virginia Pomeroy, a vivacious American traveler; Mrs. MacGill, a hypochondriac British woman prone to rambling pronouncements; Cecilia Evesham, Mrs. MacGillââ â¢s resigned companion; and Sir Archibald Maxwell Mackenzie, a stoic Scotsman. While the setting of this charming tale is undeniably picturesque, the author invites readers to contemplate a wider social panorama. Each character's observations on manners, travel, and the expectations placed upon them reveal a commentary on the changing roles of women and men in society at the turn of the 20th century. With witty dialogue, insightful social commentary, and a backdrop of rolling moors, the book offers a vibrant tapestry of personalities and a captivating glimpse into the eraââ â¢s social dynamics. 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. …