The Repentant Morning
The Repentant Morning by Chris Paling, published by Penguin Random House in 2004, is a historical fiction novel set in Soho, London, during July 1936. The story follows Meredith Kerr, who finds herself in the company of three men, each with their own desires and intentions. As she navigates her tumultuous relationships, she encounters Kit Renton, a man destined to change her life, but their connection is complicated by his impending departure to fight in Barcelona against Franco’s forces.
Readers will explore themes of longing and conflict as Meredith grapples with her own desires amidst the backdrop of political turmoil. The narrative delves into her interactions with Harry Bowden, Billy Royle, and Arthur Lawler, revealing the complexities of love and ambition during a pivotal moment in history. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a richly detailed world shaped by personal and societal struggles.
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“Soho, London, July 1936, and Meredith Kerr is spending another drunken evening in the stifling company of three men. The rich Mosleyite, Harry Bowden wants her for himself, but accepts that he’ll have to share her with the others- Billy Royle, who runs Bowden’s car showroom, and the homeless, lovesick drunk, Arthur Lawler. It has been a long time since Meredith Kerr allowed herself to contemplate what she wanted for herself. Then, through the cigarette fog of the saloon bar, she glimpses Kit Renton and, instinctively, she knows that this is the man who will change her life. But when they eventually meet she discovers that he is leaving for Barcelona, where he will fight for the Spanish Republic against Franco’s rebel forces. And so begins a terrifying journey for them both – which will bring them close to death before, finally, they can face the obstacles keeping them apart.”
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