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Outbreak Of Love

By Martin Boyd
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Outbreak Of Love by Martin Boyd is set in Australia during the early 20th century, exploring the complex world of the affluent Langton family. As society shifts with new ideologies and personal ambitions, relationships and loyalties are tested within this family dynamic. The story delves into themes of love, honour, and social change, painting a vivid picture of an evolving era.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories set in early 20th century Australia, with a focus on the complex interplay of social class, love, and familial ties. It offers a rich exploration of life's intricacies through well-developed characters and a blend of wit, romance, and societal observations.

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Outbreak Of Love

The story of a marriage under threat, it is a comedy of manners which carries an undercurrent of unease, reflecting the contrasting issues of approaching war and the personal conflict between the head and the heart.

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Diana von Flugel warned her husband: a piece of toast that hard could break a tooth.

When Diana goes to Melbourne to have the tooth fixed, Wolfie is far too concerned with finding inspiration for his musical compositions to realise the chain of events he has just set in motion. On Collins Street, Russell Lockwood catches a glimpse of his childhood friend and knows at once that she is a rare woman.

Now Diana and Wolfie's marriage is under threat, the Great War is approaching, and no one quite knows where their hearts belong.

Outbreak of Love by Martin Boyd is an intriguing tale of relationships and the uncertainties of love on the brink of war.

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Outbreak of Love by Martin Boyd is praised for its wise and witty characters, offering a pertinent view into the social and political dynamics of upper-middle-class Melburnians before World War I. It is described as a spirited and highly accomplished novel, engaging readers with its liveliness and intelligence.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922147073

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 June 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 322

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About the Author

Martin Boyd was born in Switzerland in 1893 of Anglo-Australian parents. At six months he was brought to Australia, where the Boyd family made impressive contributions to the artistic and intellectual life. At the outbreak of the first world war he travelled to England and joined an English regiment and later the Royal Flying Corps. In 1948, at the height of his literary success, he returned to Australia to make a home near Berwick but lived the last 15 years of his life in Rome (1957-1972). Most of his novels maintain an Anglo-Australian theme. Martin Boyd moved to Rome in 1957 and lived there till his death in 1972.

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