The House In Paris

One of Elizabeth Bowens most artful and psychologically acute novels TheHouse in Paris is a timeless masterpiece of nuance and construction andrepresents the ve... » 

One of Elizabeth Bowens most artful and psychologically acute novels TheHouse in Paris is a timeless masterpiece of nuance and construction andrepresents the very best of Bowens celebrated work.When elevenyearold Henrietta arrives at the Fishers wellappointed house inParis she is prepared to spend her day between trains looked after by an oldfriend of her grandmothers. Little does Henrietta know what fascinations theFisher house itself contains along with secrets that have the potential totopple a marriage and redeem the life of a peculiar young boy. By the timeHenrietta leaves the house that evening she is in possession of the kind ofgrave knowledge that is usually reserved only for adults. «