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All the Beauty of the Sun Marion Husband

All the Beauty of the Sun By Marion Husband

All the Beauty of the Sun by Marion Husband

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Summary

Love and loyalty are put to the test in the aftermath of the First World War.

All the Beauty of the Sun Summary

All the Beauty of the Sun: The Boy I Love: Book Two by Marion Husband

Two young men meet in Soho - for one of them this is love at first sight, for the other only lust and guilt . . .

'Marion Husband explores the morality of wartime Britain with intelligent and compassionate insight' Mslexia

In 1925, Paul Harris returns to England from self-imposed exile in Tangiers in order to put on an exhibition of his paintings. In this move he is leaving behind Patrick, the man he has loved since they met in the trenches in 1918, needing to discover if he has the strength to live without him and wanting to explore the kind of life he might have lived had it not been for the war.

In Bohemian Soho, Paul meets Edmund. Paul begins to believe that he may have another life to live, free of the guilt and regrets of the past. But the past is not so easy to escape, and when Patrick follows Paul to London a decision must be made that will change everything.

Just some of the amazing GOODREADS REVIEWS:

'Another fantastic book by Marion Husband.'

'I just love the way Marion Husband writes. There is not a single rock left unturned.'

'Don't miss this series - if you love the power of words, words rich in layer and tone . . . you will love them. Can't recommend them enough.'

All the Beauty of the Sun Reviews

A superbly written book, this is a poignant and very readable novel. The rich, colourful and complex characters bring this story of homosexuality in post-First World War Britain to life. It is the second in a trilogy, the first being The Boy I Love and the third Paper Moon. The story is well researched and has lots of detail and emotion. It moves on at a cracking pace and keeps the reader's interest so much that it could easily be read in one or two sessions. The themes are dealt with sensitively, and plotlines are juggled well. The story of Paul Harris develops as he returns from Tangiers, where he has been living with Patrick, his sergeant in the war. Unsure whether he has made the correct decision, he has returned to London to show his paintings in an art gallery. He is an ex-convict and, if his homosexuality is exposed, he will be in danger. Other characters interweave with Paul: Edmund, whom he is drawn to; Lawrence, the gallery owner; Ann, the artist's model; Matthew, with his many years in hospital; and Joseph, who is a love rival for Ann. With beautifully written multiple narratives, the characters deal with their changed lives in the years after the First World War. Twists and turns along the way make the book a compelling read. It keeps its reader's attention and is difficult to put down once started: an excellent book which does not shy away from the realities of life. Although it is part of a trilogy, it reads just as well as a standalone novel and will have the reader searching out the other two books. -- Lucienne Boyce * Historical Novel Society *
"The story is well researched and has lots of detail and emotion. It moves on at a cracking pace and keeps the reader's interest so much that it could easily be read in one or two sessions." -- Barbara Goldie * Historical Review Society *

About Marion Husband

Marion Husband has an MA in Creative Writing and has taught creative writing for many years for the Open University and has lectured on Creative Writing MA courses. Her bestselling Boy I Love series was awarded the Andrea Badenoch Fiction Award and The Blackwell Prize. She is married with two grown up children and lives in Norton in the Tees Valley.

Additional information

GOR004755457
9781908262011
190826201X
All the Beauty of the Sun: The Boy I Love: Book Two by Marion Husband
Marion Husband
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Headline Publishing Group
2012-06-07
288
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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