"The Death of the Heart" is a novel by Irish-British author Elizabeth Bowen. The story follows the experiences of sixteen-year-old Portia Quayne, who has recently been orphaned and sent to live with her half-brother and his wife in London. As Portia tries to navigate her new life and come to terms with her loss, she becomes entangled in a web of relationships with the people around her, including her brother's friends and acquaintances. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the search for identity, and it offers a poignant and nuanced portrait of a young woman coming of age in a world that is both vibrant and cruel. Bowen's prose is renowned for its elegance and precision, and "The Death of the Heart" is widely considered one of her finest works of fiction. The novel was praised by critics for its subtle characterization, psychological depth, and evocative descriptions of London in the interwar period.
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