An exploration into the impact of the Stalinist purges on the lives, families and contacts of members of the British Communist Party.
Alison MacLeod Books
Alison MacLeod is an accomplished novelist and short story writer whose work delves into the intricacies of human relationships and the psyche. She possesses a keen insight into interpersonal dynamics, masterfully employing language to craft rich, atmospheric worlds that draw readers in and leave a lasting impression. MacLeod's stories are celebrated for their thought-provoking exploration of themes and meticulously developed characters, earning critical acclaim and reader appreciation.
Set against the backdrop of the Mediterranean in 1928, a dying author in exile races to finish his final novel, a bold love story that confronts class distinctions and explores sensuality. D. H. Lawrence knows his work will face censorship, leading him to publish it privately, only to lose his copies to customs before his death. Fast forward thirty years, Jackie Kennedy, in her final days before becoming first lady, discovers that publishers are attempting to bring Lawrence’s long-censored novel to American and British readers. The government responds by taking the book to court. Determined to honor a novel she cherishes, Jackie attends the trial, where her presence is quickly recognized, drawing the attention of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. Through the narrative of Lawrence's writing process, the obscenity trial that followed, and the individuals who fought for its publication, the author captures the sweeping changes of the twentieth century, from war and censorship to sensuality and freedom. This exquisite and evocative tale is a testament to the transformative power of fiction, highlighting the enduring impact of literature on society.
Die junge Anna verlässt wegen Schwierigkeiten mit Indianern ihre neue Heimat Amerika mit dem Segelschiff in Richtung Westindische Inseln. Dort macht sie die Bekanntschaft mit dem berüchtigten Piratenkapitän Jack Rackham, mit dem sie zahlreiche Seeabenteuer als Piratin in der Karibik erlebt.
