Elizabeth Bowen

2 summariesLiterary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance

Elizabeth Bowen CBE was an Irish-British novelist and short story writer notable for her books about the "big house" of Irish landed Protestants as well her fiction about life in wartime London.

Books by Elizabeth Bowen

2 books available

The Death of the Heart
Elizabeth Bowen
3.7 (7k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
In 1930s London, an orphaned girl's innocent love collides with the polished cruelty of high society and a charming cad, leading to a heartbreaking betrayal illuminated by the flick of a cigarette lighter.
The Heat of the Day
Elizabeth Bowen
3.4 (3k) average on GoodreadsFiction
In the intimate, bomb-scarred London of WWII, Stella Rodney's personal world collapses when her lover is accused of treason, forcing her into a dangerous deal with a shadowy figure and destroying her belief in trust.