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The Line of Beauty

A Novel

Alan Hollinghurst

Explore the extravagant and turbulent world of Thatcher-era London with this critically acclaimed novel. Follow Nick Guest, an innocent newcomer to the wealthy and powerful Fedden family, as he falls into their world of politics, parties, and excess. But even as he indulges in the pursuit of beauty, Nick must navigate the changes and tragedies that unfold over four tumultuous years. An unflinching examination of class, sex, and money, The Line of Beauty captures the essence of a defining moment in British history.
Publish Date
2004-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
2004-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.75
ISBN
9781582346106
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2020-11-01T07:21:55.000Z
I’ve ploughed through books in last few months, using @BorrowBox or @audible to listen as I walk. Loved Queenie, Wolf Hall series, Line of Beauty, Beekeeper of Aleppo, The Color Purple, Between The World And Me. Didn’t love Overstory or Where Crawdads Sing but both decent      source