{"product_id":"the-hotel-elizabeth-bowen-9780486852843","title":"The Hotel","description":"It was an exciting time for young women of the 1920s as they embraced liberation from the pre-World War I traditions of their mothers. In the mild Mediterranean climate of the Italian Riviera, a rebellious young Sydney Warren cautiously tested her newfound freedom, developing an intimate relationship with the charming middle-aged widow Mrs. Kerr that caused rumors and speculation to stir among the wealthy British guests of a luxurious seaside hotel. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A sapphic affair simmers beneath the surface of Elizabeth Bowen's captivating first novel, published in 1927. With its masterful storytelling, combined with Bowen's keen observations and elegant prose, \u003ci\u003eThe Hotel\u003c\/i\u003e beautifully illuminates the contrast between the tranquil Italian setting and the underlying tensions among the privileged characters. The novel is a thoughtful exploration of social norms, personal identity, and the subtle dynamics of group interaction, resulting in a rich story that often relies on what is left unsaid as much as what is written on the page.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elizabeth Bowen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0486852849\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780486852843\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dover Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/17\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 4.80w x 0.70d","brand":"Elizabeth Bowen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44756944716031,"sku":"9780486852843","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_86a5d085-bfb3-4c03-b440-6cc0161ffe59.jpg?v=1706594203","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-hotel-elizabeth-bowen-9780486852843","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}