The Iron Necklace
- 448pages
- 16 heures de lecture
A beautiful and movingly portrayed tale of two families, united by marriage but torn apart by war, from the McKitterick Prize-winning author Giles Waterfield.
Giles Waterfield était un curateur et écrivain distingué, axé sur l'art et son histoire. Son travail explorait souvent la relation entre l'art, les institutions et le public, comme en témoignent ses publications sur les galeries d'art et les expositions. Il s'est consacré à relier l'art à diverses communautés, reflétant son implication dans des organisations caritatives et culturelles. À travers ses projets de curation et son écriture, il a contribué à une compréhension et une diffusion plus approfondies du patrimoine artistique.
A beautiful and movingly portrayed tale of two families, united by marriage but torn apart by war, from the McKitterick Prize-winning author Giles Waterfield.
The story centers around a prestigious British museum that initiates an ambitious exhibit, only to find it spiraling into chaos and becoming a seasonal nightmare. This brilliantly witty satire explores the absurdities and challenges faced by the museum, offering sharp commentary on art, culture, and public expectations. With its humorous take on the art world, the narrative highlights the complexities of hosting major exhibitions and the unforeseen consequences that can arise.
"The year is 1912. Henry and Helen Williamson arrive in Menton, looking for a house. They fall in love with the dreamlike Lou Paradou and set about constructing a life of ease, and a ravishing garden. But the political conflict gathering across Europe will touch even this elegant world with tragic consequences." -- Back cover.
Powieść zaczyna się niczym nieskomplikowana historyjka o bogatej i błyskotliwej angielskiej rodzinie, kt�ra z powod�w zdrowotnych tuż przed I wojną światową zamieszkała w Mentonie na południu Francji. Potem, z biegiem czasu, w latach 20. i 30. można dostrzec stopniowe narastanie neurozy, zamknięcia się w sobie, izolacji, a nawet omam�w.