The House in Paris
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A timeless masterpiece of nuance and atmosphere that represents the very best of Bowen's work.
WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY A.S. BYATT
When eleven-year-old Henrietta arrives at the Fishers' residence in Paris, little does she know what fascinating secrets the house itself contains. Henrietta finds that her visit coincides with that of Leopold, an intense child who has come to Paris to be introduced to the mother he has never known. In the course of a single day, the mystery surrounding Leopold, his parents, Henrietta's agitated hostess and the dying matriarch in bed upstairs, come to light slowly and tantalisingly.
Author: Elizabeth Bowen
Format: Paperback, 272 pages, 130mm x 199mm, 197 g
Published: 1998, Vintage Publishing, United Kingdom
Genre: General & Literary Fiction
Description
A timeless masterpiece of nuance and atmosphere that represents the very best of Bowen's work.
WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY A.S. BYATT
When eleven-year-old Henrietta arrives at the Fishers' residence in Paris, little does she know what fascinating secrets the house itself contains. Henrietta finds that her visit coincides with that of Leopold, an intense child who has come to Paris to be introduced to the mother he has never known. In the course of a single day, the mystery surrounding Leopold, his parents, Henrietta's agitated hostess and the dying matriarch in bed upstairs, come to light slowly and tantalisingly.
The House in Paris