An eightieth anniversary edition of the Nobel Prize-winning classic author's first novel follows the dual story of a wounded war correspondent's hopeless pursuit of an unattainable lady and a band of expatriates' 1920s journey from Paris's Left Bank to the bull fights of Spain.
Doctor Thorne remains indisputably one of Trollopes greatest achievements. Paradoxically, it was not a favourite with its author, but then, as so often, he was a poor judge of his own work. Interestingly, the plot was devised not by the author but by his brother Tom with whom he was staying in Florence when, as he confessed, I was cudgelling my brain for a plot.
Life Games brings together the last three books by Leilac Leamas in a single volume, offering a complete and immersive experience for readers who enjoy suspense, strategy, and gripping narratives. This edition includes:
Pawn's Gambit A thrilling romance woven with betrayal, where every move is a play on the chessboard of the human mind.
