Name: The Gap in the Curtain (en Inglés)
SKU: 66823629
Price: 26.58 USD
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Author: Buchan, John
ISBN: 9789374129142

portada The Gap in the Curtain (en Inglés)

Formato

Libro Físico

Editorial

Alpha Edition

Autor

Buchan, John

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

160

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

22.9x15.2x0.9 cm

ISBN13

9789374129142

The Gap in the Curtain (en Inglés)

Buchan, John (Autor) · Alpha Edition · Tapa Blanda

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Reseña del libro "The Gap in the Curtain (en Inglés)"

A velvet curtain parts, and for one fleeting instant, the future stands exposed-uncertain, dazzling, and deeply unsettling. In the hush of an English country house, a handful of guests glimpse what lies five years ahead, each vision a haunting riddle that blurs the boundary between fate and free will. What would it mean to know the shape of things to come, and could you ever return to innocence once you have peered through that gap? Set against the charged atmosphere of 1930s British society, this classic science fiction novel weaves speculative fiction with razor-sharp political and societal critique, confronting the ethical dilemmas of foresight with an intensity that still resonates today. As part of the celebrated Edward Leithen series, this work stands as a luminous example of vintage speculative fiction, blending the intrigue of time travel with the philosophical depth that distinguishes the best Scottish authors. Its exploration of determinism, chance, and the heavy cost of knowledge is as relevant now as when it first captivated readers, offering a rare window into the anxieties and aspirations of its era. For devotees of John Buchan novels and aficionados of 1930s British literature, this is a rediscovered gem-thought-provoking, elegantly written, and richly atmospheric. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Whether you are a casual reader drawn to the mysteries of time travel or a classic-collection buyer seeking an essential piece of science fiction history, this masterwork invites you to question what it means to see the future-and to live with its consequences.