{"product_id":"9780241514993","title":"The Pursuit Of Love","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a collection of witty, sharply observed fiction from a celebrated British author, offering a vivid portrait of love, family, and social life in pre-war London and Paris. The central aim is to entertain with sparkling dialogue while quietly exploring the fragility of happiness. Designed for adult readers who appreciate classic literature, historical fiction, and British literary tradition, delivered in a storytelling style that feels intimate and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented as story-led, character-driven narratives with sharp social satire, the collection invites readers into a world of glamorous gatherings, eccentric relatives, and the ever-present social Season. The writing blends glittering exchanges with moments of quiet melancholy, inviting laughter and reflection as the heroines navigate love, loyalty, and the expectations of high society.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this edition, an introduction by Philip Hensher provides context for the era and a fresh reading of the author’s deft blend of satire and sentiment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWitty, perceptive stories that illuminate upper-class society, family dynamics, and romance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong, memorable heroines navigating social expectations and independence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSharp dialogue, vivid settings of London and Paris, with a distinctive blend of satire and warmth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes an introduction by Philip Hensher that frames historical context and literary significance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBeautifully designed edition suited for gifting or personal library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders finish with a richer appreciation for wit, humanity, and the fragile beauty of love, carrying forward a sense of nostalgia and insight into the social world it depicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540531261657,"sku":"9780241514993","price":510.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/A1LGeXvC7jL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776675411","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780241514993","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}