While England Sleeps, 9780349109534
Paperback
Forbidden love in 1930s England leads to war and redemption.

While England Sleeps

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  • Paperback

    320 pages

  • Release Date

    30 August 1998

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Summary

While England Sleeps: A Love Affair Amidst the Rising Tide of Fascism

Set against the backdrop of 1930s Europe and the rise of fascism, While England Sleeps tells the poignant story of Brian Botsford, a privileged young writer, and Edward Phelan, an idealistic and self-taught London Underground worker and Communist party member, and their intricate love affair.

Brian, despite his superior education, remains naive, believing he can outgrow his homosexuality. …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780349109534
ISBN-10:0349109532
Author:David Leavitt
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Abacus
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:30 August 1998
Weight:250g
Dimensions:196mm x 128mm x 24mm
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Critics Review

Perfect - Philip Hensher, MAIL ON SUNDAYFunny and sexy - TIME OUTA literary triumph - INDEPENDENT

Perfect - Philip Hensher, MAIL ON SUNDAY

Funny and sexy - TIME OUT

A literary triumph - INDEPENDENT

About The Author

David Leavitt

David Leavitt has written several highly acclaimed works of fiction and non-fiction, including THE LOST LANGUAGE OF CRANES, which was made into a BBC film.

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