Five Weeks in the Country

Five Weeks in the Country

by Francine Prose

2026

During a summer of societal unease and personal turmoil, Charles Dickens invites Hans Christian Andersen for an extended visit to his country estate. The socially awkward Danish author, a stranger in a bustling English household, finds himself caught in the escalating marital strife of his host and the burgeoning scandal surrounding Dickens's new romantic obsession. This novel artfully reimagines a historical encounter, exploring the delicate balance between artistic inspiration and the messy realities of life, all rendered with Prose's signature wit and insight.

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19th Century