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A Night in Cold Harbour

By Margaret Kennedy
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A Night in Cold Harbour by Margaret Kennedy is set in the 19th century and follows Hugo Potts, who reluctantly visits the eerie Cold Harbour mansion, owned by the wealthy and reclusive Everard St. Ogg. The story weaves through themes of mystery and suspense as Hugo navigates the complexities of family secrets and supernatural undertones within the household. It explores the tension between reason and the inexplicable, engaging readers with its atmospheric setting and intriguing character dynamics.
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You might enjoy this novel if you're drawn to character-driven narratives set against evocative landscapes. Margaret Kennedy weaves a tale rich in atmosphere, exploring themes of personal discovery and the intricate web of human relationships. Fans of timeless general fiction with a keen eye for detail and emotion will likely find it a captivating read.

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A Night in Cold Harbour

Romilly Brandon was heir to a fortune and the handsomest and liveliest young man in the county. Returning years later, Romily finds many surprises - his one-time sweetheart grown old and withered, and in possession of a great secret that shakes him to his core.

A tale about a conscience awakened too late from the author of The Constant Nymph

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A Night in Cold Harbour is a tale about a conscience awakened too late from the author of The Constant Nymph.

Romilly Brandon was heir to a fortune and the handsomest and liveliest young man in the county. But in his twenty-first year, the pretty daughter of the local parson, Jenny Newbolt, broke his heart, and he left to live a dissipated life in London.

Returning years later, Romilly finds many surprises—his one-time sweetheart grown old and withered, and in possession of a great secret that shakes him to his core. When Romilly finally learns the truth, is it too late to atone?

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A Night in Cold Harbour captures the spirit of its time, blending traditional English domestic life with the intrigue of bohemian elements. Critics highlight Kennedy's nuanced understanding of human relationships, noting her ability to infuse romance with a sense of rebellion. Her work, once widely celebrated, continues to resonate with readers seeking both depth and vibrant storytelling.

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ISBN: 9780099595489

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 October 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 213g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Margaret Kennedy was born in London in 1896 and read History at Somerville College, Oxford in 1915 (alongside Winifred Holtby and Vera Brittain) where she began writing. In 1924, Kennedy's second novel The Constant Nymph became a worldwide bestseller which she adapted into a hit West End play starring Noel Coward (three different star-studded film versions followed). Described as 'superb' by Elizabeth Bowen, Kennedy wrote fifteen further prize-winning novels including The Feast in 1950, as well as literary criticism and a biography of Jane Austen. She died in 1967.

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