Description
"Falling Angels" is a novel by Tracy Chevalier, published in 2001. Set in Edwardian England during the early 20th century, the story explores the lives of two families living in suburban London against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. The novel is narrated from the perspectives of two young girls, Maude Coleman and Lavinia Waterhouse, who come from different backgrounds but form a friendship as they navigate the challenges of adolescence and adulthood. Their families become intertwined when they meet in the cemetery where their fathers are buried. As Maude and Lavinia grow up, they witness the social and political upheavals of the time, including the women's suffrage movement and the looming threat of World War I. Tracy Chevalier explores themes of class, gender, and the struggle for autonomy in a society bound by tradition and expectations.
- Pages: 297
- Genre: Historical fiction
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- ISBN: 9786002294234
- Persian Title: کتاب سقوط فرشتگان اثر تریسی شوالیه