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LOST EMPIRES
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| By: |
J. B. Priestley, Barry Cryer |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£9.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1905080379 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781905080373 |
| Publisher: |
GREAT NORTHERN BOOKS LTD |
| Pages: |
288 |
| Description: |
An evocation, both funny and sad, of a young man's awakening to the world of love and sex, this title is also a portrait of a life soon to change irrevocably. Set in the world of Music Hall, it offers a snapshot of a fascinating period in theatre history whilst creating a social drama with believable and intriguing characterisation. |
| Synopsis: |
In the months before the First World War, Richard Herncastle joins his Uncle's Illusionist act on the Music Hall stage. An evocation, both funny and sad, of a young man's awakening to the world of love and sex, "Lost Empires" is also a richly coloured portrait of a life soon to change irrevocably. Received with rave reviews when first published in 1965, this Priestley classic was later made into a major television series starring Colin Firth. Set in the world of Music Hall, Priestley delivers a captivating snapshot of fascinating period in theatre history whilst creating a social drama with believable and intriguing characterisation. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Great Northern Books Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |