Actress in High Life An Episode in Winter Quarters - Susan Petigru King-Bowen

The Sun Also Rises - Ernest Hemingway · Jul 27, 2026 · 9h 22m

Set in 1812 Portugal, "Actress in High Life: An Episode in Winter Quarters" by Susan Petigru King-Bowen follows British officers as they navigate the complexities of duty, family, and society. Lady Mabel Stewart is summoned from Scotland to join her father, Lord Strathern, in Elvas, where the charming Colonel l'Lisle takes center stage. The narrative offers a rich tapestry of the era's landscape, history, and the often controversial discussions surrounding liturgy, making it more of a travelogue than a traditional romance. This exploration of human connections and cultural tensions remains…