Which Way?

Claudia Heseltine returns to a moment three times in a series of parallel narratives, accepting invitations to social events and contemplating the consequences of a single decision. This is an inventive novel published in 1931.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 352 pages
\n Publication date: 14 October 2021
\n Publisher: British Library Publishing
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There was not a single soul present in the room. The blinds and curtains were tightly shut, blocking any potential light from the outside world. The only source of life was the blazing fire, consuming its existence with an unknown purpose. Suddenly, the door creaked open, and Claudia rushed in, her steps hurried as she entered the warm glow of the fire. In her hands, she held two open letters, and as she shut the door behind her, the telephone began to ring.

Claudia swiftly turned up the lights and closed the door, silencing the ringing telephone. She returned to this moment three times, each time following a different path in a series of parallel narratives. As the novel pressed the re-set button, Claudia embraced each invitation, one by telephone and two by letter, to distinct social events. These invitations would shape her life in unique ways, presenting her with opportunities, accomplishments, sorrows, and disappointments.

"The Blinds" is an inventive novel, published in 1931, that delves into the profound consequences of a single decision. It explores the intricate web of choices and their impact on individuals' lives, challenging readers to consider the ripple effects of their actions and the potential for change that lies within every moment.

\n Weight: 220g\n
Dimension: 136 x 189 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780712353984\n \n