The Gipsy's Baby: And Other Stories
This collection of stories by one of Britain's most beloved novelists depicts domestic life during World War II as seen through the eyes of both children and adults In "The Red-haired Miss Daintreys," four six-foot-tall sisters capture the imagination of young Rebecca when she and her family are on holiday. Beautifully crafted and informed by Lehmann's eye for telling detail, it is a moving meditation on familial ties, romantic love, and the end of an era. In "When the Waters Came" and "A Dream of Winter," both the deprivations of war and a swarm of bees take their toll on the inhabitants of a small English village--afflicting one family in particular. "Wonderful Holidays" is the tale of a divorced woman who cares for two children while a wounded veteran of World War I longs for his absent wife. And the title story is an exploration of the unlikely friendship between two families--one privileged, one poor--and the tragedy that ensues when a band of gypsies sets up camp on the outskirts of town. These five stories will sweep readers into a world where grieving is a necessary part of the human condition and love can flourish in the most unexpected places. Morality, the class system, the grim realities of war, love and loss--Lehmann's trademark themes are on vivid display in this remarkable collection.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1504003209
ISBN13:9781504003209
Release Date:July 2015
Publisher:Open Road Integrated Media LLC
Length:192 Pages
Weight:0.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.3" x 8.0"
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Great Collection
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This is a really wonderfull collection of stories covering Britain durring the world wars. The stories are about women and their weight in the world but this isn't heavy reading and learning lessons. The language is beautiful, mostly about bittersweet times and how we get through. There are five stories. The first,the title story is about a poor family who losses it's lynchpin told through the eyes of a young girl from a rich family. The second The Red-Haired Miss Daintreys it like a sadder more realistic but still beautiful mini version of The Pursuit of Love. The next two, When the Waters Came and A Dream of Winter are both more scenes than stories. The longest and last story Wonderful Holidays is about a divorced woman caring for two children durring the war. These are just brief descriptions. There is so much more to this book. I can't recommend it enough!
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