Clair de Lune A Novel
Clair de Lune A Novel by Jetta Carleton, published by HarperCollins on March 6, 2012, is a long-lost work that explores themes of innocence and the complexities of relationships. Set in 1941, just before America’s entry into World War II, the story unfolds in southwest Missouri, where a young single woman named Allen Liles begins her career as a junior college teacher. While she dreams of a vibrant life in New York City, her interactions with two young men, George and Toby, lead her into a web of friendship and flirtation that challenges her aspirations and sense of self.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the dynamics of friendship and the tensions that arise when boundaries are tested. As Allen navigates her desires and the budding relationships with George and Toby, the story captures the essence of youthful exploration and the impact of choices on one’s happiness. This edition, comprising 304 pages, invites readers to reflect on the delicate balance between dreams and reality, set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in American history.
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An unexpected treasure: A long-lost novel of innocence threatened, by the author of the beloved classic The Moonflower Vine
The time: 1941, at the cusp of America’s entry into World War II. The place: southwest Missouri, on the edge of the Ozark Mountains. A young single woman named Allen Liles has taken a job as a junior college teacher in a small town, although she dreams of living in New York City, of dancing at recitals, of absorbing the bohemian delights of the Village. Then she encounters two young men: George, a lanky, carefree spirit, and Toby, a dark-haired, searching soul with a wary look in his eyes. Soon the three strike up an after-school friendship, bantering and debating over letters, ethics, and philosophy—innocently at first, but soon in giddy flirtation—until Allen and one of the young men push things too far, and the quiet happiness she has struggled so hard to discover is thrown into jeopardy.
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