** "The Education of Eric Lane" by Stephen McKenna is a story set in the bustling world of early 20th-century London and follows Eric Lane, a playwright. Lane, at the pinnacle of his success, finds himself reflecting on the journey that brought him there. As he prepares for a dinner with Lady Poynter, a symbol of his acceptance into high society, he is confronted by memories of past acquaintances such as Agnes Waring and present-day distractions, including a call from his sister. The evening takes an interesting turn when he meets Lady Barbara Neave, and their interaction highlights different views of ambition and love, setting the tone for an exploration of Eric’s character and relationships within London’s social scene. The book looks at the intricacies of relationships, the pursuit of success, and the challenges of navigating a society undergoing rapid change, all through Eric's eyes. **
The Education of Eric Lane
By Stephen McKenna
** A playwright's rise to fame in London society is complicated by old memories and new romances, forcing him to question his values and desires.
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About the AuthorStephen McKenna was an English novelist who wrote forty-seven novels, mostly focusing on English upper-class society, and six non-fiction titles. He published his first novel, The Reluctant Lover, in 1912. His best-known novel, Sonia: Between Two Worlds, was published in 1917. It was the tenth best-selling novel for 1918 in the United States, and also made into a British film of the same name in 1921.
Stephen McKenna was an English novelist who wrote forty-seven novels, mostly focusing on English upper-class society, and six non-fiction titles. He published his first novel, The Reluctant Lover, in 1912. His best-known novel, Sonia: Between Two Worlds, was published in 1917. It was the tenth best-selling novel for 1918 in the United States, and also made into a British film of the same name in 1921.
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