Charlotte Gray
Sebastian Faulks
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Charlotte Gray
Published
1998
Publisher
BCA
Pages
406
Description
A worthy successor to Birdsong' Alain de BottonIn 1942, Charlotte Gray, a young scottish woman, goes to Occupied France on a dual mission: to run an apparently simple errand for a British special oeprations group and to search for her lover, an English airman who has gone missing in action. In the small town of Lavaurette, Sebastian Faulks presents a microcosm of France and its agony in 'the black years'. Here is the full range of collaboration, from the tacit to the enthusistic, as well as examples of extraordinary courage and altruism. Through the local resistance chief Julien, Charlotte meets his father, a Jewish painter whose inspiration has failed him.In a series of shocking narrative climaxes in which the full extent of French collusion in the Nazi holocaust is delineated, Faulks brings the story to a resolution of redemptive love. In the delicacy of its writing, the intimacy of its characterisation and its powerful narrative scenes of harrowing public events, Charlotte Gray is a worthy successor to Birdsong.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Charlotte Gray?
This edition of Charlotte Gray has approximately 406 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Charlotte Gray?
For most readers, Charlotte Gray typically takes between 8h 28m and 5h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 101,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 46m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 101,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Charlotte Gray?
The estimated word count for Charlotte Gray is approximately 101,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Charlotte Gray?
Charlotte Gray was written by Sebastian Faulks.
When was Charlotte Gray published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.