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Experience a compelling story set against the backdrop of a lively summer outing. During an annual church choir trip to the seashore on a bright, beautiful morning, a tapestry of personal dramas unfolds among the villagers. This day, meant for relaxation and joy, becomes the stage for love, longing, and hidden struggles.
The narrative centers around a disfigured and embittered pilot, scarred by the ravages of war, who harbors sinister intentions toward an innocent girl. Meanwhile, her farmer-lover feels constrained by his family circumstances, believing they prevent him from proposing marriage. These intertwined stories reveal the complexities of human relationships and the hopes that flicker beneath everyday life.
The story also introduces a diverse cast of characters from the village, each brought vividly to life by a masterful novelist. Among them are the vicar and his overburdened wife, Rose\'s young brother who dreams of owning a dog, and a spinster still longing for love despite her waning hope. Through these characters, the novel explores themes of love, disappointment, and the enduring human spirit.
This richly detailed novel has received high praise, with one review describing it as \"one of the most satisfactory\" works by the author. Its warm, affectionate portrayal of village life and the nuanced depiction of its inhabitants make it a memorable and engaging read for anyone interested in human stories set against a picturesque summer day.
- Author: Dorothy Evelyn Smith
- Format: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Publication Date: 1957
- Edition: First Edition
- Pages: 256
- Publisher: E. P. Dutton
