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William J. Locke Libri

    Questo autore britannico è meglio conosciuto per i suoi racconti, caratterizzati dal loro stile raffinato e dalla profonda intuizione della psiche umana. Le sue opere, frequentemente adattate per il cinema e il palcoscenico, esplorano relazioni complesse e dilemmi morali con un delicato senso delle sfumature d'epoca. Locke cattura magistralmente l'atmosfera del suo tempo e le sue narrazioni risuonano con un'universalità senza tempo. La sua abilità nel creare personaggi avvincenti e trame coinvolgenti lo rende una voce letteraria significativa.

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    Ladies in Lavender
    The Demagogue And Lady Phayre

    • The Demagogue And Lady Phayre

      • 96pagine
      • 4 ore di lettura

      Set against a backdrop of political upheaval, the story intertwines the lives of a charismatic demagogue and the aristocratic Lady Phayre, exploring themes of power, passion, and societal expectations. As their attraction grows, the narrative delves into the complexities of social status and human relationships, revealing the inner struggles of the characters. With deep character development and a thought-provoking examination of human nature, the novel invites readers to reflect on the dilemmas faced when personal desires clash with societal norms.

      The Demagogue And Lady Phayre

    • Ladies in Lavender

      An evocative, heart-warming story of unfulfi lled dreams and unrequited love.Based on the hit film screenplay by Charles Dance starring Judi Dench and Maggie Smith, and on the original short story by William J. Locke, Ladies In Lavender tells the tale of two sisters Ursula and Janet who live in a close-knit fishing village in picturesque Cornwall, in 1936. When a handsome and talented young Polish violinist bound for America is washed ashore, the Widdington sisters take him under their wing and nurse him back to health. However, the presence of the mysterious young man disrupts their peaceful lives and the community in which they live.

      Ladies in Lavender