Another Virago Modern Classic to give away: this time a slim volume by Rebecca West and another of my favourites. The Return of the Soldier was her first novel, published in 1918 when Rebecca West was 24 years old. (The link to Amazon shows the 1980 version with the lovely green cover, but it is the latest edition, pictured here that I'm giving away.)The soldier is sent home from the trenches of the First War, suffering from shell-shock. Waiting for him are his beautiful wife, Kitty and his devoted cousin, Jenny, the narrator of the story. But the soldier only recalls Jenny as his childhood playmate and he doesn't remember Kitty or their ten years of marriage at all. He only remembers Margaret, the girl he loved fifteen years earlier. The women have to choose whether to leave him as he is or to bring him back to the reality of his life.
This is rightly described on the cover as 'a small masterpiece'. If you would like a chance to win it, leave a "Yes please" or "Count me in" here or on any other post in the next few days. I'll make the draw at the end of next week. Good luck!
not to be greedy, bu I'd love to win another of your recommendations!!! pretty please? can my name go in the hat?
ReplyDeleteOf course, Bethany. Has The Provincial lady reached you yet? She flew out on a first class ticket but I don't know how long the journey takes.
ReplyDeleteYes please! I'm sure Millie would love to read it when she is a bit older - I don't suppose she could be entered, too?
ReplyDeleteMillie will be reading it in no time! Right after The Three Pigs, the complete works of Charles Dickens and Chicken Licken.
ReplyDeleteYes please, M!
ReplyDeleteGood luck, D.
ReplyDeleteAnd add me too please. Should my name come out, I promise to pass it on to Millie when I've reads it.
ReplyDeleteThat gives Miss Millie three chances to win, Crinny!
ReplyDeletePlease add my name - that's a lovely cover too!
ReplyDeleteDelighted to add your name to the list, Lizzie.
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