Dusty answer

By Rosamond Lehmann

A sunlit riverbank, a hush of longing, and the pulse of youth-here, the boundaries between innocence and awakening blur beneath the weight of unspoken desire. Set against the evocative backdrop of twentieth century England, this literary fiction novel traces the delicate journey of a young woman as she navigates the shifting terrain of university life, friendship, and first love. Within these pages, the interwar period setting breathes with the hopes and uncertainties of a generation poised on the cusp of change, where every glance and whispered word carries the promise of emotional self discovery. Rediscovered after decades lost to time, this book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations, ensuring that new readers can experience its quietly revolutionary take on coming of age story and young adult relationships. With prose as luminous and searching as the works of Virginia Woolf, and a keen social perception reminiscent of Evelyn Waugh, the narrative captures the restless yearning and subtle heartbreak that define the passage from adolescence to adulthood. For those drawn to British classic literature, this edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, offering a rare glimpse into the intimate lives and ambitions of British literature enthusiasts during a pivotal era. The novel's enduring resonance lies in its honest portrayal of love's complexities and the search for self amid the constraints of tradition. Classic novel collectors and fans of university life themes alike will find themselves immersed in a world at once distant and achingly familiar. Through its restoration, Alpha Editions invites both seasoned admirers and new discoverers to savour a work that continues to illuminate the inner landscapes of the heart.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9374123754
• ISBN13: 9789374123751
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"