The Great Fortune

The Balkan Trilogy 1

(Author) Olivia Manning
Format: Paperback
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Guy and Harriet Pringle, newly married, arrive in Bucharest in the autumn of 1939. The city they find is one of contrasts and rumours, on the edge with wavering loyalties and the tension of war, peopled with an international cast of characters, including the inimitable and eccentric Russian émigré Prince Yakimov.

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Publisher:
Cornerstone
Format:
Paperback
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781786091130
Publish year:
2020
Publish date:
July 30, 2020

Olivia Manning

Olivia Manning was a British novelist known for her acclaimed "Balkan Trilogy" and "Levant Trilogy," which vividly captured the tumultuous political and social landscapes of World War II. Her literary style was characterized by richly detailed settings and complex characters. Manning's work continues to be praised for its insightful exploration of human nature during times of crisis.

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