The Rainbow And The Rose
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: Nevil Shute
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann, 1958
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Glue stains on endpapers, internally sound.
This compelling novel chronicles the life of a seasoned pilot, Johnnie Pascoe, as he lies gravely ill, recounting his past loves and aerial adventures. The narrative skillfully interweaves his present struggle with vivid flashbacks, painting a poignant picture of a man confronting his mortality and the choices that shaped his existence. Shute masterfully presents a tale of love, loss, and the enduring spirit of aviation, set against the backdrop of mid-20th century England. The prose is both evocative and deeply human, illustrating the complexities of relationships and the pursuit of passion. It offers a compelling look into a life lived fully, both in the skies and on the ground.
Author: Nevil Shute
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann, 1958
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Glue stains on endpapers, internally sound.
This compelling novel chronicles the life of a seasoned pilot, Johnnie Pascoe, as he lies gravely ill, recounting his past loves and aerial adventures. The narrative skillfully interweaves his present struggle with vivid flashbacks, painting a poignant picture of a man confronting his mortality and the choices that shaped his existence. Shute masterfully presents a tale of love, loss, and the enduring spirit of aviation, set against the backdrop of mid-20th century England. The prose is both evocative and deeply human, illustrating the complexities of relationships and the pursuit of passion. It offers a compelling look into a life lived fully, both in the skies and on the ground.