A Date With Destiny
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
In A Date With Destiny, Mervyn A. Cooke delivers a poignant exploration of chance, timing, and the inexorable pull of fate within a meticulously crafted narrative. Set against the shifting societal backdrop of the mid-1960s, the story follows the protagonist as they confront pivotal life choices that threaten to redefine their future. Cooke’s writing captures the tension between individual agency and the unpredictable nature of circumstances, weaving a tale that is both intellectually engaging and deeply human. The prose reflects the refined editorial standards of Longmans, offering a smooth and immersive reading experience that defined the literary output of the decade. Cooke utilizes a sophisticated style to interrogate the complexities of destiny, prompting readers to reflect on the quiet, often overlooked moments that steer the course of a lifetime. As a vintage volume, this 1965 first edition stands as a compelling testament to the era’s fascination with character-driven drama and the existential inquiries that dominated the mid-century literary landscape.
Author: Mervyn A. Cooke
Format: Hardback
Published: 1965, Longmans
Genre: Romance
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
In A Date With Destiny, Mervyn A. Cooke delivers a poignant exploration of chance, timing, and the inexorable pull of fate within a meticulously crafted narrative. Set against the shifting societal backdrop of the mid-1960s, the story follows the protagonist as they confront pivotal life choices that threaten to redefine their future. Cooke’s writing captures the tension between individual agency and the unpredictable nature of circumstances, weaving a tale that is both intellectually engaging and deeply human. The prose reflects the refined editorial standards of Longmans, offering a smooth and immersive reading experience that defined the literary output of the decade. Cooke utilizes a sophisticated style to interrogate the complexities of destiny, prompting readers to reflect on the quiet, often overlooked moments that steer the course of a lifetime. As a vintage volume, this 1965 first edition stands as a compelling testament to the era’s fascination with character-driven drama and the existential inquiries that dominated the mid-century literary landscape.