Background for Love by Elizabeth Power 9781805330721

Background for Love

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A captivating tale of romance and self-discovery set against the backdrop of the...
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A captivating tale of romance and self-discovery set against the backdrop of the French Riviera, penned by renowned publisher Helen Wolff and inspired by her early years with Kurt Wolff

As fascism looms over 1930s Berlin, a young woman and her older paramour embark on a whirlwind summer holiday to the sun-drenched Côte d'Azur. Their initial bliss, marked by scenic drives and lavish repasts, soon gives way to discord. Seeking independence, the woman strikes out on her own, settling near Saint-Tropez. Amidst fragrant lemon groves and verdant vineyards, she forges unexpected connections and experiences a transformative summer of liberation.

Background for Love is a semi-autobiographical work by Helen Wolff, the esteemed publisher who, alongside her husband Kurt Wolff, established Pantheon Books in America after fleeing Nazi Germany. In an illuminating companion piece, historian Marion Detjen, the author's great-niece, explores the novel's roots in Helen's life and the sociopolitical forces that led to its delayed publication.

Composed in 1932 and now available in English for the first time, courtesy of the author's grandson Tristram Wolff, this evocative narrative of passion and self-realisation unfolds on the precipice of catastrophe. With its lush prose and compelling characters, Background for Love offers readers a glimpse into a world on the brink of irrevocable change.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781805330721
Book Author: Elizabeth Power
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Pushkin Press
Book Publisher: Pushkin Press
Book Dimensions: 144 x 225 x 24 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-06-06
Book Pagination: 224 pages
Book Weight: 336g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

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