The Dust that Falls from Dreams

Name: The Dust that Falls from Dreams
Brand: Vintage Publishing
SKU: 9780099597834
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By Louis de Bernières

3.61

( 6,401 ratings, 866 reviews)

Summary

The Dust that Falls from Dreams by Louis de Bernières is a sweeping tale set against the backdrop of the Great War and its aftermath, following the lives of the McCosh family and their neighbours. It explores the intersecting paths of diverse characters as they navigate love, loss, and the changing world around them. The narrative masterfully weaves together personal and historical threads, offering a poignant look at the impact of war on individuals and society.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate sweeping historical narratives set during and post-World War I, exploring love, loss, and the passage of time. The rich, emotional storytelling and vivid characterisation by Louis de Bernières make it an engaging read for fans of intricate familial and romantic dynamics.

The Dust that Falls from Dreams

In the brief golden years before the outbreak of World War I, Rosie McCosh and her three sisters are growing up in an eccentric household in Kent. But their days of childhood adventure are shadowed by the approach of the conflict. Can she, and her sisters, build new lives out of the opportunities and devastations that follow the Great War?

An epic story of love and war, and of England in the first half of the twentieth century, from the bestselling author of Captain Corelli's Mandolin.

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An epic story of love and war, and of England in the first half of the twentieth century, from the bestselling author of Captain Corelli's Mandolin.

A return to the epic romance, heroism, history, and warm and eccentric cast of characters that made Captain Corelli's Mandolin such an extraordinary hit (2.5 million copies sold).

The very first adventure with flying ace and war hero Daniel Pitt.

In the brief golden years before the outbreak of World War I, Rosie McCosh and her three very different sisters are growing up in an eccentric household in Kent, with their neighbours the Pitt boys on one side and the Pendennis boys on the other. But their days of childhood adventure are shadowed by the approach of the conflict that will engulf them on the cusp of adulthood.

When the boys end up scattered along the Western Front, Rosie is left confused by her love for two young men—one an infantry soldier and one the flying ace Daniel Pitt. Can she, and her sisters, build new lives out of the opportunities and devastations that follow the Great War?

For more adventures with flying ace Daniel Pitt, see The Autumn of the Ace and So Much Life Left Over.

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The Dust that Falls from Dreams by Louis de Bernières receives high praise for its rich storytelling and vibrant characters. Reviewers compare the author's writing style to literary greats such as Dickens and Waugh, highlighting his ability to create a vivid world. The novel is described as both a rewarding read and a testament to de Bernières's continued excellence, capturing the nuances of human emotions and the journey of its protagonist.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099597834

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 361g

Pages: 528

Collections

Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Louis de Bernières Romance

About the Author

Louis de Berni res is the bestselling author of Captain Corelli's Mandolin, which won the Commonwealth Writers' Prize Best Book in 1995. His most recent books are So Much Life Left Over, The Dust That Falls From Dreams and The Autumn of the Ace, the short story collection Labels, the children's book Station Jim and the poetry collection The Cat in the Treble Clef.