Nashborough by Elsie Burch Donald
A turbulent saga and rich read, set in the exotic world of the American Deep South in the first half of this century. For generations, the Nashes and Douglases have reigned over Nashborough, a town in the American South. United by the marriage of the only Douglas son to the beautiful and courageous, but thoroughly undomesticated Dartania Nash, the families become caught up in the dramatic events of the 20th century – the Depression, World War II, the glory days of Hollywood and the rise of the civil rights movement. And as the older generation, its values and outlooks, slowly disappear, its successors, caught in the surge for independence sweeping across America, experience the result – an atrophy of traditional family life, and accompanying loss of roots.'This intelligently capacious book takes us from the American twenties through to the sixties as two dynasties from the American South struggle to survive the momentous changesNashborough will appeal to readers of Edith Wharton – or even Thomas Mann.' Salley Vickers, author of Miss Garnet’s Angel
'This is one of those relentlessly gripping books that can be recommended as a good summer read. But its author's forceful intelligence, sure grasp of history and sense of class make it something both more provocative and more durable.' Francis King, Literary Review
Elsie Burch Donald was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and is a member of one of America’s oldest families, the Polks. She now lives in London and south-west France.
Creator and editor of Debrett’s Etiquette & Modern Manners, and author of The French Farmhouse: Its history, construction and regional styles, Nashborough is her first novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780007133482 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007133480 |
| Title | Nashborough |
| Author | Elsie Burch Donald |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2002-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 576 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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