{"product_id":"the-matchmaker","title":"The Matchmaker","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"367\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003ePublished in 1949, \u003cem data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"35\"\u003eThe Matchmaker\u003c\/em\u003e by Stella Gibbons is set in the immediate aftermath of World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003eThe novel follows Alda Lucie-Brown and her three daughters as they relocate from war-torn London to Pine Cottage in rural Sussex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003eAccustomed to a more dynamic urban life, Alda finds the quiet countryside challenging and soon immerses herself in the personal affairs of her neighbors, attempting to orchestrate romantic connections among them.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003eHer endeavors involve a diverse cast: an Italian prisoner of war, a Communist field worker, a battery-chicken farmer, and her intellectually inclined friend, Jean.\u003c\/span\u003e ​\u003cspan class=\"ml-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"490\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003eGibbons offers a nuanced portrayal of post-war British society, delving into themes of social change, the complexities of human relationships, and the challenges of adapting to new circumstances.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003eThe novel balances humor with insightful social commentary, characteristic of Gibbons' writing style.\u003c\/span\u003e​\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"515\" class=\"\"\u003eWhy read this book?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"901\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"651\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"651\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"565\"\u003eInsightful Exploration of Post-War Britain:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003eProvides a vivid depiction of rural English life during a period of significant societal transformation.\u003c\/span\u003e​\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"771\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"771\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eComplex Character Dynamics:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003eExamines the intricacies of human relationships through Alda's well-intentioned but often misguided matchmaking efforts.\u003c\/span\u003e​\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"901\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"901\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eBlend of Humor and Social Commentary:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003eShowcases Gibbons' ability to intertwine wit with thoughtful observations on societal norms.\u003c\/span\u003e​\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"923\" class=\"\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1049\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003eStella Gibbons (1902–1989) was an English novelist, journalist, and poet, best known for her satirical novel \u003cem data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"128\"\u003eCold Comfort Farm\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"\u003eHer body of work often combines humor with incisive social critique, offering readers both entertainment and reflection on the human condition.\u003c\/span\u003e​\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46154222338301,"sku":"","price":1280.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/71B_cGPI8-L._SL1360.jpg?v=1743019334","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/fr\/products\/the-matchmaker","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}