Hunting Unicorns
Hunting Unicorns by Bella Pollen, published by Grove Press in 2005, is a first edition novel comprising 353 pages. This book offers a humorous and incisive exploration of the British aristocracy as it faces decline. The narrative centers around the Bevan family, including the eccentric Earl and Countess, their witty yet troubled son Daniel, and Rory, the younger brother grappling with family obligations amid societal changes.
Readers will encounter a clash of cultures as Maggie, an outspoken American journalist, is thrust into the world of the Bevans while working on a documentary about the fading upper classes. The story delves into themes of loyalty and family dynamics, presenting a comedic yet poignant look at the challenges of maintaining tradition in a rapidly evolving society. With its blend of humor and literary finesse, Hunting Unicorns invites readers to reflect on the complexities of duty and personal freedom.
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A stylish, screamingly funny, razor-sharp look at the British aristocracy in decline, Hunting Unicorns introduces us to the owners of the vast Bevan estate: the Earl and Countess-charming and possibly round the bend; Daniel, their eldest son-funny and clever, but a hopeless alcoholic; and Rory-the younger brother mired in the tidying up of his family’s well-meaning schemes. Adrift in a rapidly changing world, the Bevans cling to tradition while wrestling with taxes, tree blight, and the need to keep the family skeleton firmly in the cupboard.
Enter Maggie, an opinionated American journalist for the hard-hitting show Newsline. Far happier sending dispatches back from the trenches of war-torn anywhere, Maggie is none too pleased at being forced to research a documentary on the decline of England’s upper classes. When these two worlds collide, no one is prepared for the fallout.
The story of two brothers bound by duty, and one woman who feels bound by no one, Hunting Unicorns is a delightful romantic comedy that explores loyalty, family, and, ultimately, having the courage to risk everything in the pursuit of what really counts.
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