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Dark Palace
Author: Frank Moorhouse
Soft cover. Fair condition.
Dark Palace by Frank Moorhouse, the second installment in the acclaimed Edith Trilogy, continues the journey of Edith Campbell Berry, an ambitious Australian diplomat working with the League of Nations in Geneva during the 1930s and 1940s. The novel delves into Edith's personal and professional challenges as she navigates the complexities of international diplomacy, the decline of the League, and the onset of World War II. Her relationships, particularly with her cross-dressing English lover Ambrose and her estranged husband, mirror the broader themes of identity, loyalty, and the struggle between idealism and realism. Moorhouse's narrative offers a rich exploration of the era's political and social dynamics, highlighting the limitations of international institutions and the personal costs of public service. The novel's historical depth and character development earned it the Miles Franklin Literary Award in 2001.
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