In a Land of Plenty by Tim Pears

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In a small town near the heart of England, the aftermath of the Second World War brings change. For ambitious industrialist Charles Freeman, it brings new opportunities and marriag e to Mary. He buys the big house on the hill to cement their union and nail his aspirations to the future. Three sons and a daughter sow the seeds of joy and tragedy. Simon, large and ebullient, follows his father into the business; the photographer, James, documents the town; wilful Robert immerses himself in its darker aspects; and Alice is transformed into a picture of convention when she succumbs to the attentions of Harry Singh, grocer's boy-turned-property entrepreneur. Together their stories create a generous epic, a rich hymn to the death and rebirth of middle England. At its heart is a diverse cast of characters whose various attempts to break free are chronicled in a compelling narrative of power and resonance. From the Hardcover edition. This 1998 Black Swan Paperback is in good condition. ISBN: 9780552997188 SKU: 1424739 Note: Any image shown is from a stock photo and is not the actual book. Show more