The Go-Between
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: L. P. Hartley
Binding: Hardback
Published: Guild Publishing London, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
The classic novel The Go-Between chronicles a pivotal summer in the life of young Leo Colston, as he becomes an unwitting messenger in a clandestine affair between an aristocratic woman and a local farmer in turn-of-the-century Norfolk. This poignant narrative uncovers the devastating consequences of social boundaries and forbidden passion through the innocent eyes of its protagonist. Hartley masterfully illustrates the loss of innocence and the enduring impact of childhood trauma, presenting a compelling study of memory and class distinctions. The novel's melancholic atmosphere and suspenseful unfolding of events draw the reader into a world where secrets fester and lives are irrevocably altered. It stands as a powerful testament to the complexities of human relationships and the fragility of youth.
Author: L. P. Hartley
Binding: Hardback
Published: Guild Publishing London, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
The classic novel The Go-Between chronicles a pivotal summer in the life of young Leo Colston, as he becomes an unwitting messenger in a clandestine affair between an aristocratic woman and a local farmer in turn-of-the-century Norfolk. This poignant narrative uncovers the devastating consequences of social boundaries and forbidden passion through the innocent eyes of its protagonist. Hartley masterfully illustrates the loss of innocence and the enduring impact of childhood trauma, presenting a compelling study of memory and class distinctions. The novel's melancholic atmosphere and suspenseful unfolding of events draw the reader into a world where secrets fester and lives are irrevocably altered. It stands as a powerful testament to the complexities of human relationships and the fragility of youth.