The Swan In The Evening

The Swan in the Evening (1985) – Rosamond Lehmann (Collins)
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Part memoir, part mystic meander, The Swan in the Evening is Rosamond Lehmann’s final, deeply personal work—a shimmering glimpse into the mind of one of Britain’s great literary figures. It begins in the well-mannered drawing rooms of Edwardian England and ends somewhere between heartbreak and the hereafter. Lehmann mourns, remembers, and occasionally communes (yes, really) with her deceased daughter, in prose as elegant as a sigh across a tea saucer.

It’s beautiful, sad, and just a bit batty—in the best way possible. This 1985 Collins paperback is slightly foxed (aren’t we all?), but intact, readable, and full of soul. Ideal for fans of literary grief, psychic interludes, or anyone who enjoys the finer side of falling apart.

Another forgotten gem, rescued from the dusty abyss by Crappy Old Books. You’re welcome.

Excellent condition, hardback with paper dust jacket.

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