Nocturne

by Frank Swinnerton

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Jenny and her sister Emmy are bound together by the needs of their incapacitated father. Both long to escape from their domestic drudgery, and over the course of a single evening events happen that change both their live. In this, his most successful novel, Swinnerton offers powerful insights into his characters' anxieties and produces a masterly portrayal of the complexity of relationships. "This fine work...is perfect, authentic and alive."--H.G. Wells
Frank Swinnerton was a critic and prolific novelist.
Benny Green is a well-known critic of literature and jazz.
  • ISBN10 1147797617
  • ISBN13 9781147797619
  • Publish Date 22 March 2010 (first published 22 May 1986)
  • Publish Status Unknown
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Nabu Press
  • Format Paperback (US Trade)
  • Pages 262
  • Language English