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The Great and the Good

The Great and the Good

Paperback (12 Jan 2017)

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Publisher's Synopsis

From the acclaimed author of The Foundling Boy, The Great and the Good is a 1950s American classic about a tranformative journey by sea.

'Slyly funny, yet still touching' The Sunday Times

Arthur Morgan is aboard the Queen Mary bound for the United States, where a scholarship at an Ivy League university awaits him, along with the promise of a glittering future.

But the few days spent on the ship will have a defining effect on the young Frenchman, when he encounters the love of his life. 

About the Publisher

Gallic Books

Gallic Books is an independent publisher bringing the best French writing to an English-speaking audience. We have been operating for seven years and have a list of around 50 titles, mainly fiction. Our authors include Muriel Barbery, François Lelord, Pascal Garnier, Antoine Laurain, Jean Teulé, Michel Déon and Yasmina Khadra, and we cover genres including noir, historical crime and literary fiction. Future projects include a range of beautifully produced French classics.

Book information

ISBN: 9781910477281
Publisher: Gallic Books Limited
Imprint: Gallic Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 843.914
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 288
Weight: 238g
Height: 131mm
Width: 198mm
Spine width: 2mm