To the North
To the North by Elizabeth Bowen, published by Penguin Books on March 3, 1987, is a work of fiction that explores complex emotional landscapes. The narrative centers on Cecilia, who struggles with her inability to love as she contemplates a second marriage to the kind but unexciting Julian Tower. Concurrently, her sister-in-law Emmeline faces her own turmoil when her attraction to the predatory Mark Linkwater disrupts her previously stable life.
Readers will find a rich exploration of relationships and emotional conflict as both women navigate their desires and vulnerabilities. The story delves into themes of love, attraction, and the consequences of misunderstanding, culminating in a tragic act that reveals deeper truths about the characters. This edition spans 256 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to engage with Bowen’s intricate prose and character-driven narrative.
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Cecilia, capricious and unable to love, inches reluctantly towards a second marriage to the kind, passionless Julian Tower. Meanwhile, her sister-in-law, Emmeline, is surprised to find the calm tenor of her life disturbed by her attraction to the predatory Mark Linkwater. Markie’s appearance disrupts the lives of both women, but in the pain of misunderstanding, it is Emmeline who reveals her vulnerability in a violent and tragic act. Reissued alongside The Hotel and The Little Girls
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