Pastoral (Shute novel)
1944 novel by Nevil Shute
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Pastoral is a novel by the English author Nevil Shute.[1] It was first published in 1944 by Heinemann. Its theme is that even in the midst of war, and among warriors, everyday life, such as romance, will continue.[2]
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| Author | Nevil Shute |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publication date | 1944 |
Synopsis
Pastoral is a romance set on an English airbase which revolves around the pilot and crew of a Vickers Wellington bomber, their interest in fishing, and the pilot's developing relationship with a young WAAF signals officer.
Reception
After its release the book received reviews from The Washington Post and The New York Times,[3] the latter of which wrote that the book was "an excellent story and its writer grows in subtlety and skill with each succeeding novel".[4]
