Publisher's Synopsis
The Wine of Astonishment is a novel written by Mary Hastings Bradley and first published in 1919. The story is set in the aftermath of World War I and follows the protagonist, a young American woman named Laura, as she travels to France to work as a nurse. While there, she becomes involved in a love triangle with two French soldiers, one of whom is her fianc�����.As Laura navigates her relationships with these men, she also grapples with the trauma of war and the devastation it has wrought on the people and places she encounters. She witnesses the physical and emotional toll of the conflict on soldiers and civilians alike, and struggles to reconcile her own beliefs and values with the harsh realities of war.The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of life in post-war France, as well as its exploration of themes such as love, betrayal, and the human cost of war. It is a poignant and thought-provoking work that offers a powerful commentary on the lasting impact of conflict on individuals and society as a whole.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
