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Dangerous Ages

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Neville Bendish is left aimless after fulfilling her role as a loving wife and mother of two children. After celebrating her forty-third birthday, she decides to enroll at a university to realize her dream of earning a medical degree, both as a way to leave behind the confines of her home and to use her knowledge and talents before they start to deteriorate with each passing year. Neville's story ... Read more

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Neville Bendish is left aimless after fulfilling her role as a loving wife and mother of two children. After celebrating her forty-third birthday, she decides to enroll at a university to realize her dream of earning a medical degree, both as a way to leave behind the confines of her home and to use her knowledge and talents before they start to deteriorate with each passing year. Neville's story
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Mystery at Geneva: An Improbable Tale of Singular Happenings

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The story is set in Geneva, Switzerland, and revolves around a series of mysterious events that occur in the city. The protagonist, Mrs. Adela Priestley, finds herself embroiled in these unusual occurrences as she becomes entangled in a web of intrigue, secrets, and unexpected twists.As Mrs. Priestley delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding Geneva, she encounters a colorful cast of characters ... Read more

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The story is set in Geneva, Switzerland, and revolves around a series of mysterious events that occur in the city. The protagonist, Mrs. Adela Priestley, finds herself embroiled in these unusual occurrences as she becomes entangled in a web of intrigue, secrets, and unexpected twists.As Mrs. Priestley delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding Geneva, she encounters a colorful cast of characters
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The Lee Shore

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In "The Lee Shore," Rose Macaulay crafts a richly layered narrative that explores the tumultuous emotional landscape of her characters as they navigate love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of a changing world, Macaulay employs a modernist literary style characterized by sharp wit, vivid imagery, and keen psychological insights. The novel intricately ... Read more

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In "The Lee Shore," Rose Macaulay crafts a richly layered narrative that explores the tumultuous emotional landscape of her characters as they navigate love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of a changing world, Macaulay employs a modernist literary style characterized by sharp wit, vivid imagery, and keen psychological insights. The novel intricately
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The Furnace

An Exploration of Love, Betrayal, and Redemption in 20th Century British Fiction

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In "The Furnace," Rose Macaulay presents a compelling narrative that intricately weaves together themes of love, identity, and the tumultuous effects of war. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the novel explores the lives of its characters with a keen psychological insight, employing a modernist literary style characterized by fragmented narratives and shifting viewpoints. Macaulay'Äôs rich, ... Read more

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In "The Furnace," Rose Macaulay presents a compelling narrative that intricately weaves together themes of love, identity, and the tumultuous effects of war. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the novel explores the lives of its characters with a keen psychological insight, employing a modernist literary style characterized by fragmented narratives and shifting viewpoints. Macaulay'Äôs rich,
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Mystery at Geneva: An Improbable Tale of Singular Happenings

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In her intriguing novel, "Mystery at Geneva: An Improbable Tale of Singular Happenings," Rose Macaulay weaves a compelling narrative that blends elements of mystery, satire, and social commentary. Set against the backdrop of the Geneva Conference, the book employs a rich tapestry of linguistic wit and layered characterization, drawing readers into a world where the absurdity of politics meets the ... Read more

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In her intriguing novel, "Mystery at Geneva: An Improbable Tale of Singular Happenings," Rose Macaulay weaves a compelling narrative that blends elements of mystery, satire, and social commentary. Set against the backdrop of the Geneva Conference, the book employs a rich tapestry of linguistic wit and layered characterization, drawing readers into a world where the absurdity of politics meets the
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Dangerous Ages

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In "Dangerous Ages," Rose Macaulay explores the lives and experiences of women at different stages of adulthood, particularly focusing on the challenges and changes they face as they navigate relationships, careers, and societal expectations. The title suggests that the novel delves into the complexities and uncertainties associated with various stages of life.Set against the backdrop of post ... Read more

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In "Dangerous Ages," Rose Macaulay explores the lives and experiences of women at different stages of adulthood, particularly focusing on the challenges and changes they face as they navigate relationships, careers, and societal expectations. The title suggests that the novel delves into the complexities and uncertainties associated with various stages of life.Set against the backdrop of post
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What Not: A Prophetic Comedy

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The novel is set in a dystopian future where the government controls reproduction and enforces strict regulations on marriage to maintain social order and prevent the birth of "undesirable" children. Through satire and humor, Macaulay explores themes of eugenics, government control, and individual freedom."What Not" is considered a pioneering work of science fiction, as it anticipates developments ... Read more

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The novel is set in a dystopian future where the government controls reproduction and enforces strict regulations on marriage to maintain social order and prevent the birth of "undesirable" children. Through satire and humor, Macaulay explores themes of eugenics, government control, and individual freedom."What Not" is considered a pioneering work of science fiction, as it anticipates developments
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What Not

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An early novel by Rose Macaulay about a government program of compulsory selective breeding in a dystopian future England.In a near-future England, a new government entity—the Ministry of Brains—attempts to stave off idiocracy through a program of compulsory selective breeding. Kitty Grammont, who shares the author's own ambivalent attitude to life, gets involved in the Ministry's propaganda ... Read more

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An early novel by Rose Macaulay about a government program of compulsory selective breeding in a dystopian future England.In a near-future England, a new government entity—the Ministry of Brains—attempts to stave off idiocracy through a program of compulsory selective breeding. Kitty Grammont, who shares the author's own ambivalent attitude to life, gets involved in the Ministry's propaganda
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Potterism: A Tragi-Farcical Tract

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The term "Potterism" in the title refers to the pervasive influence of tabloid journalism and the dissemination of sensationalized news, often filled with inaccuracies and biased perspectives. The novel critiques the power of the press and its manipulation of public opinion, focusing on the role of media moguls in shaping societal beliefs and values.Through biting satire and wit, Macaulay examines ... Read more

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The term "Potterism" in the title refers to the pervasive influence of tabloid journalism and the dissemination of sensationalized news, often filled with inaccuracies and biased perspectives. The novel critiques the power of the press and its manipulation of public opinion, focusing on the role of media moguls in shaping societal beliefs and values.Through biting satire and wit, Macaulay examines
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Fabled Shore - From the Pyrenees to Portugal

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A Greek mariner from Marseilles compiled in the sixth century B.C. a topographical sailing book of his voyage from the Lands of Tin in the northern seas, down the western coast of Portugal and round the Sacred Cape, and so along the southern coast of the Iberian peninsula, through the Pillars, and along the Mediterranean coast to Marseilles, his home. The later part of this sailing book, from the ... Read more

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A Greek mariner from Marseilles compiled in the sixth century B.C. a topographical sailing book of his voyage from the Lands of Tin in the northern seas, down the western coast of Portugal and round the Sacred Cape, and so along the southern coast of the Iberian peninsula, through the Pillars, and along the Mediterranean coast to Marseilles, his home. The later part of this sailing book, from the
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Rose Macaulay – The Early Years Collection

7 Books including The Furnace, The Lee Shore, Non-Combatants and Others, What Not, Potterism - A Tragi-Farcical Tract, Dangerous Ages & Mystery At Geneva

by Rose Macaulay ...

Dame Emilie Rose Macaulay (1881 – 1958) was an English writer This collection contains 7 of the novels she wrote in her early years of writing: The Furnace The Lee Shore Non-Combatants and Others What Not: A Prophetic Comedy Potterism - A Tragi-Farcical Tract Dangerous Ages Mystery At Geneva: An Improbable Tale of Singular Happenings ... Read more

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Dame Emilie Rose Macaulay (1881 – 1958) was an English writer This collection contains 7 of the novels she wrote in her early years of writing: The Furnace The Lee Shore Non-Combatants and Others What Not: A Prophetic Comedy Potterism - A Tragi-Farcical Tract Dangerous Ages Mystery At Geneva: An Improbable Tale of Singular Happenings
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Non-combatants and Others

by Rose Macaulay ...

"Non-combatants and Others" is a collection of interconnected stories that provide a multifaceted view of life during wartime. The novel depicts the experiences of various characters, both on the home front and in the war zones, highlighting their struggles, anxieties, and moments of resilience.The stories encompass a wide range of perspectives, including those of soldiers, civilians, nurses, ... Read more

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"Non-combatants and Others" is a collection of interconnected stories that provide a multifaceted view of life during wartime. The novel depicts the experiences of various characters, both on the home front and in the war zones, highlighting their struggles, anxieties, and moments of resilience.The stories encompass a wide range of perspectives, including those of soldiers, civilians, nurses,
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