Dix ans après , Olivia a divorcé, mûri, quand son chemin recroise celui de son premier amour. Cèderont-ils à leur passion commune ? Dans ce second volet des aventures d'Olivia Curtis, l'émotion, l'invitation à l'amour, les vertiges de la liberté sont toujours là, mais avec une tonalité plus grave, plus profonde.

Olivia Curtis, jeune anglaise de dix-sept ans, s'apprête à assister son tout premier bal chez Lord et Lady Spencer. A mi-chemin entre et les comédies douces-amères de Nancy Mitford, un roman d'apprentissage, drôle et poignant, par l'une des plus belles plumes de la littérature anglaise

A Note in Music by Rosamond Lehmann is a sensitive psychological novel that explores loneliness, marriage, and the inner emotional life of a young woman. The story centers on Grace Fairfax, an intelligent and imaginative woman trapped in an unhappy marriage with a cold and self-absorbed husband. Living in a dull suburban environment, Grace struggles with feelings of isolation and emotional frustration while trying to preserve her sense of identity and inner freedom. Through Grace's reflections, memories, and quiet observations of everyday life, the novel portrays the contrast between external domestic routine and deep personal longing. Music becomes a symbol of beauty, escape, and emotional expression in a life overshadowed by disappointment and misunderstanding. Written in a lyrical and introspective style, A Note in Music is regarded as one of Lehmann's finest early works, notable for its subtle psychological depth and compassionate portrayal of female experience in early twentieth-century England.

The Classic Collection of Rosamond Lehmann brings together two of the most celebrated novels by Rosamond Lehmann, Dusty Answer and A Note in Music, presented in an illustrated edition that captures the elegance and emotional depth of Lehmann's literary world. Renowned for her lyrical prose and penetrating psychological insight, Lehmann explores the complexities of love, loneliness, memory, and female identity with extraordinary sensitivity. In Dusty Answer, readers follow Judith Earle from childhood into adulthood as she becomes emotionally entangled with the fascinating Fyfe family. The novel vividly portrays youthful longing, romantic idealism, and the painful transition from innocence to experience. A Note in Music offers a quieter but equally powerful portrait of Grace Fairfax, a young woman trapped in an unhappy marriage and searching for emotional fulfillment beyond the limits of domestic life. Through subtle observation and introspective narration, Lehmann reveals the hidden tensions beneath ordinary existence. Together, these classic novels form an unforgettable exploration of the inner lives of women in early twentieth-century England, confirming Rosamond Lehmann's place as one of the finest modern British novelists. Contents: Dusty Answer A Note in Music

Dusty Answer by Rosamond Lehmann is a psychological coming-of-age novel that explores love, identity, and emotional awakening. The story follows Judith Earle, a sensitive young woman who grows up fascinated by the glamorous Fyfe family living next door. From childhood, she becomes especially attached to Charles Fyfe, developing deep romantic feelings for him. As Judith matures, her idealized dreams collide with the complexities of adult relationships. Friendship, passion, jealousy, and disappointment shape her emotional journey as she struggles to understand herself and the people around her. Through her experiences, the novel examines the intensity of first love and the painful transition from innocence to adulthood. Known for its lyrical prose and subtle psychological insight, Dusty Answer is considered one of the important modern British novels of the twentieth century.