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The Go-Between: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The Go-Between by L. P. Hartley: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Narrated as a memoir, this excellent novel tells the story of one summer at the turn of the century when the narrator was a young boy. The boy spends the summer in question as a guest at a country estate where he befriends a local farmer. He soon finds himself acting as an unwitting messenger, carrying letters back and forth between the farmer and the daughter of his host on whom he has a crush.

Quick facts about The Go-Between

  • Title: The Go-Between
  • Author: L. P. Hartley
  • First published: 1953
  • Genre: country homes, country life, courtship
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL2047674W

Where to read The Go-Between

The Go-Between by L. P. Hartley is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Go-Between about?

Narrated as a memoir, this excellent novel tells the story of one summer at the turn of the century when the narrator was a young boy.

Who wrote The Go-Between?

The Go-Between was written by L. P. Hartley.

When was The Go-Between published?

The Go-Between was first published in 1953.

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