Rhine Journey by Ann Schlee 9781914198885

Rhine Journey

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Is there any significance in allowing two young individuals to entertain the notion of love, knowing full well that they shall be separated in a mere two days?

The year is 1851, and Charlotte Morrison finds herself holidaying in Germany alongside her brother and his wife. To the casual observer, Charlotte appears to be nothing more than an unmarried aunt leading a rather unremarkable existence. However, beneath her demure exterior lies a complex tapestry of hidden depths and unspoken yearnings.

During a Rhine river excursion, Charlotte's gaze falls upon a fellow traveller, Edward Newman. This chance encounter unleashes a torrent of suppressed emotions from her subconscious. These dark and perilous feelings propel Charlotte towards a pivotal moment in her life, stretching her imagination to its very limits and threatening to push her to the brink.

Ann Schlee's captivating and sensual novel, shortlisted for the 1981 Booker Prize, weaves an atmosphere of tension that is as enigmatic as it is enthralling. Over the course of one sweltering summer abroad, her characters are compelled to confront not only each other but also the depths of their own psyches.

'A masterpiece of understated beauty... passionate and brooding. Utterly captivating.' Daily Mail
'Rhine Journey had me utterly engrossed. Mrs Schlee's prose is refreshingly straightforward, making for a thoroughly enjoyable read. A debut novel of remarkable promise.' Olivia Manning
'To embark on a Rhine journey with Ann Schlee is to indulge in the most exquisite of pleasures.' Sunday Telegraph
'The calibre of writing is so exceptionally high that I found it difficult to believe this was a debut novel.' Margaret Forster
'Elegant, perceptive and utterly compelling, this work approaches perfection.' The Tablet

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781914198885
Book Author: Ann Schlee
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Daunt Books
Book Publisher: Daunt Books
Book Dimensions: 131 x 196 x 22 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-07-18
Book Pagination: 224 pages
Book Weight: 308g

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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.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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