Company Parade
Company Parade by Storm Jameson, published by Penguin Books in 1985, is a literary fiction that explores the life of a young woman named Hervey Russell in the aftermath of the 1918 Armistice. As she arrives in London, Hervey is determined to seek her fortune despite being inexperienced and poor. With the strength inherited from her Yorkshire grandmother and the dreams of youth, she navigates the complexities of urban life while her husband serves in the Air Force and her baby son remains in Yorkshire.
Readers will find a rich depiction of social and political dynamics in post-war London as Hervey interacts with a diverse cast of characters, including her friends T.S. and Philip, her neighbor Delia, and her lover Jess Gage. The narrative delves into themes of ambition and resilience, capturing the essence of a young woman’s journey during a transformative period. This edition spans 345 pages and is presented in English, offering a detailed glimpse into Hervey’s challenges and aspirations.
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“In the month after the 1918 Armistice a young woman, Hervey Russell, comes to London to seek her fortune. Inexperienced and poor, she has all the strength and stubborn will of her Yorkshire grandmother and all the dreams of youth. Hervey is alone, her husband in the Air force still, her baby son in Yorkshire. She plunges into the social and political ferment of London life with her friends T.S. and Philip, her slovenly, amicable neighbour Delia, and her lover, the American Jess Gage”–from page [4] of cover.
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