The Stranger's Child

In the warm closing days of 1913, the young and aristocratic poet Cecil Valance visits the Sawle family at their humble abode, invited by George Sawle. The intimate moments shared during that weekend become a cornerstone in the intertwined destinies of the Sawle and Valance families, contributing to a legendary tale that unfolds and is reimagined over the subsequent century. This novel interlaces humor with the evolving narratives of sexuality and literary prominence, tracing the journey of these two families through a series of epochs marked by dramatic shifts in fortune and context. Alan Hollinghurst's The Stranger's Child offers a profound reflection on the evolution of social norms, class consciousness, and decorum, expressed through his signature witty and insightful prose. This captivating work by one of the most esteemed authors in the English language is highly acclaimed, with the Sunday Times praising the expansion of an already remarkable talent, and the Independent lauding it as an extraordinary accomplishment. The Guardian describes it as elegant, alluring, and immensely enjoyable, affirming its status as a standout novel of the year. - **ISBN-13**: 9780330483278 - **Author**: Alan Hollinghurst - **Publisher**: Pan Macmillan - **Language**: English - **Format**: Paperback - **Publication Year**: 2012 - **Number of Pages**: 576 - **Dimensions**: 143×198×37 mm - **Weight**: 394 g