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The Go-Between

Pages
292
Published
1953
Language
English

Synopsis

Step back in time to a scorching summer at the turn of the century, seen through the eyes of a young boy. As a guest at a grand country estate, he finds himself caught in a secret affair between a local farmer and his host's daughter. Unwittingly, he becomes their go-between, carrying letters that will forever alter his understanding of love, class, and the adult world.

About the author

L
L.P. Hartley

L.P. Hartley was a British author who wrote novels and short stories, including the famous book The Go-Between. He was also a master of the ghost story, with his work appearing

Characters

Leo ColstonProtagonist
Marian MaudsleySupporting
Ted BurgessSupporting
All characters in The Go-Between