Dear Evelyn
Dear Evelyn by Kathy Page, published by Biblioasis in 2018, is a poignant exploration of love and marriage set against the backdrop of the 20th century. This edition spans 310 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Harry Miles, who, born into a working-class family in London, finds solace in poetry and a chance for a different life through education. His encounter with Evelyn Hill, a young woman resistant to the idea of marriage, leads to a deepening relationship as they navigate the challenges posed by the looming Second World War.
Readers will find a rich depiction of the trials and tensions inherent in a lifelong partnership. The story draws inspiration from the author’s family history and incorporates original wartime letters, providing a unique lens through which to view the evolution of Harry and Evelyn’s relationship. As they face the complexities of family life, marriage, and the impact of external conflicts, the narrative delves into the ways individuals shape one another over time. This historical fiction piece offers insights into romance and the enduring nature of commitment amidst life’s challenges.
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WINNER OF THE 2018 ROGERS WRITERS’ TRUST FICTION PRIZE – WINNER OF THE 2019 CITY OF VICTORIA BUTLER BOOK PRIZE – A 2018 KIRKUS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR – A GLOBE AND MAIL BEST BOOK OF 2018 – A TORONTO STAR TOP TEN BOOK OF THE YEAR – A WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FAVOURITE BOOK OF THE YEAR – A QUILL & QUIRE BEST BOOK OF 2018
Inspired by the author’s family history, this forthright love story unflinchingly portrays the trials and tensions of a lifelong marriage.
Born between the wars on a working-class street in London, Harry Miles wins a scholarship to an exclusive school and with it a chance to escape his station. Instead he falls in love with poetry, and though his teachers encourage him to attend university, he’s tired of scholarship’s dull routines. He takes an entry-level job and spends his free time among the poetry volumes at Battersea Public Library
One afternoon on his way up the stairs, Harry encounters the enigmatic Evelyn Hill. The daughter of an alcoholic layabout, the young woman chafes against the idea of marriage–but during a summer spent wandering the commons and taking in plays with Harry, their relationship begins to bloom in the shadow of the Second World War. Before they know it, Harry is headed into battle and the couple faces the first of many challenges in what will become a lifetime spent together.
Drawing on original wartime letters written by the author’s father, Dear Evelyn reckons with the shifting tides of marriage, exploring how two people shape one another over the course of a lifetime. This compelling account that will leave its mark on any reader who has ever loved.
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