Distant music

By Charlotte Bingham

Subjects: World War, 1939-1945, Romans, nouvelles, Theater, Fiction, Theatrical managers, Actors

Description: Elsie Lanchester is the granddaughter of a hardened old professional actress who runs a seaside boarding house. Elsie is "discovered" in the provinces by Portly Cosgrove, but is sacked by Portly's partner, who runs off with their assets. She then meets and falls in love with Oliver.