The Dust Flower

By Basil King

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst social expectations and inner turmoil, a hasty marriage decision sends two lovers spiraling into a complex web of fate and consequence.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2009-04-22

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Summary

"The Dust Flower" by Basil King is a story from the early 1900s that examines the rocky romance of Rashleigh Allerton and Barbara Walbrook as they deal with personal struggles and family pressures. Their tale unfolds amidst different social levels, highlighting love, class issues, and finding oneself. The book opens with a big fight between the couple, showing their heartache and confusion. Rashleigh feels he needs to change for Barbara and ditch his friends, leading to anger. Barbara battles her worries and what her aunt wants for her. As they argue more, it shows how unsure they are about being right for each other. To escape his problems with Barbara, Rashleigh quickly decides to wed Letty, someone he just encountered. This choice sets the scene for a deep look into how their lives connect and the results of what they do.