The Edge of the Cloud
The Edge of the Cloud by K. M. Peyton is a novel published by OUP Oxford on September 9, 1999. This edition, a new release in a smaller format, spans 192 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Christina and Will as they leave Flambards for London, filled with dreams but quickly confronted by new challenges, including Will’s ambition to design and pilot flying machines, which causes Christina great concern.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of ambition, love, and the complexities of relationships against a backdrop of historical adventure. The characters navigate the difficulties of work and living arrangements while grappling with the risks associated with Will’s aspirations. This edition captures the essence of the original story, inviting readers to engage with the social topics and emotional dynamics that define Christina and Will’s journey.
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Christina and Will have escaped Flambards for London with their heads full of dreams, only to find a whole new set of problems. Not only the basic ones of work and a place to live, but Will’s single-minded ambition to desing and pilot flying machines, which terrify Christina every time he leaves the ground. Will is certain he can become a success, but what price is he willing to pay for the glory? A Carnegie Medal winner in 1969, this novel is now reissued in a smaller format mass-market paperback.
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