The Story of Stanley Brent
- 75 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Elizabeth Berridge Books
Elizabeth Berridge captured the nuances of suburban life and the inner worlds of ordinary people through her nine novels and short stories. Her distinctive prose is characterized by keen observation and a deep understanding of human psychology. Berridge's work often explores themes of social change and personal quests within post-war Britain. Her stories, notably those collected and republished in 1947, offer a profound glimpse into the fabric of British society during her time.
Tell it to a Stranger
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
A collection of short stories first published in 1947 when Elizabeth Berridge was 28.
This is a timely reissue of a 1960s novel that deals with the lingering trauma of the Second World War and the dark secrets that families carry, as well as being an early advocate of environmental issues, which chime with such resonance fifty years later.
Across the Common
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Louise returns to the house where she grew up, The Hollies. It's a refuge for the vanishing series: The Great British Aunt. There is Aunt Seraphina, who steals cuttings from under the park-keeper's nose; Aunt Rosa, who has only one eye but can hurl a cushion as straight as a die; and Aunt Cissie in her wheelchair, tiny and malevolent. Together, they probe the secrets hidden by family pride and home truths that have been conveniently forgotten...
