Historical Fiction

Side of the Angels

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  • 1916 first published
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Published in 1916, Side of the Angels is a historical fiction novel by Basil King.

A free LibriVox audiobook (12 h 07 min) is available.

About Side of the Angels

The book is set in New England in the early 20th century in an old established community where times are rapidly changing but nonetheless the rules of a hierarchical society still hold good. Thor, a rich doctor from an old family, in trying to help Rosie, the poor woman he truly loves, offers her money so that his brother Claude can marry her and have the things they will need in life. Things unravel in the close-knit community with an intriguing mixture of philosophy and romance as the younger generation learns to be free in their pursuit of love and life. The approach of the older generation to the different ways of the younger and the church all add to the involvement. - Summary by Simon Evers
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Side of the Angels — LibriVox recording, 12 h 07 min in 37 sections.

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Who wrote Side of the Angels?

Side of the Angels was written by Basil King and first published in 1916.

What genre is Side of the Angels?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

Is there a free audiobook of Side of the Angels?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 12 h 07 min.

What books are similar to Side of the Angels?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Great Gatsby, The Wind in the Willows and The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.

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