While England Sleeps by David Leavitt

While England Sleeps by David Leavitt

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While England Sleeps by David Leavitt

Set against the rise of fascism in 1930s Europe, While England Sleeps tells the story of a love affair between Brian Botsford, an upper-class young English writer, and Edward Phelan, an idealistic employee of the London Underground and member of the Communist Party. Though far better educated than Edward, Brian is also far more callow, convinced that his homosexuality is something he will outgrow. Edward, on the other hand, possesses an unproblematic capacity to accept both Brian and the unorthodox nature of their love for each other-until one day, at the urging of his wealthy aunt Constance, Brian agrees to be set up with a suitable young woman named Philippa Archibald . . . Pushed to the point of crisis, Edward flees, volunteering to fight Franco in Spain, where he ends up in prison. And Brian, feeling responsible for Edward's plight, must pursue him across Europe, and into the chaos of war.
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ISBN 13 9781620407080
ISBN 10 1620407086
Title While England Sleeps
Author David Leavitt
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury USA
Year published 2014-06-03
Number of pages 272
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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