{"product_id":"9780141183961","title":"A Handful Of Dust","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a work of fiction, a sharp social satire set in interwar Britain. It examines decadence, the collapse of traditional values, and the empty glitter of high society. The intended reader is adults who enjoy literary fiction and incisive social commentary. The emotional tone is witty, unsettling, and thought-provoking—part tragedy, part satire.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented through a tightly observed, character-driven narrative, with precise dialogue and vivid period detail, the book invites readers into a glamorous world and the moral ambiguities that lie beneath it. The reading experience blends elegant prose with biting humor, offering a memorable tour of drawing rooms, estates, and the social rituals that define a generation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders move through scenes that probe loyalty, desire, and the price of social reputation, while maintaining a careful balance between satire and humanity. This is a cleverly crafted journey that invites reflection on how vanity, wealth, and power shape relationships and communities, all conveyed with restrained, enduring wit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA tightly plotted, character-driven satire of interwar high society\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThemes of marriage, status, wealth, and moral compromise\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElegant, incisive prose with mordant wit and subtle irony\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRich period detail and atmospheric settings that evoke the era\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSharp dialogue and perceptive social critique that invites reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders finish with a heightened awareness of how appearances shape lives and fortunes, a lingering sense of irony, and a renewed curiosity about how social change unfolds. The experience deepens understanding of cultural norms, leaving a lasting impression of the era’s contradictions and complexities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540397994201,"sku":"9780141183961","price":475.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/81JGY6C1c5L._SL1500.jpg?v=1776365370","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780141183961","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}