Sackville-West, V. (Victoria) 1892-1962 creator text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Challenge" by V. Sackville-West is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds primarily around the upper-class society in the fictional town of Herakleion and introduces a range of characters, particularly focusing on Julian Davenant, a young man navigating his heritage and the complex political undertones related to the nearby Islands. The story engages with themes of wealth, power, romance, and the personal struggles within societal expectations. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to a summer soirée where guests from various backgrounds mingle, highlighting the opulence and intrigue of the setting. Among the attendees, Julian Davenant is portrayed as a boy caught between his English upbringing and the heritage linked to his family’s influence over the Islands. The narrative intricately weaves conversations around the social structures around him, exploring his interactions with characters like the singer Madame Kato, who profoundly influences Julian's perception of identity and belonging. As the plot unfolds, it becomes apparent that the seemingly idle social gatherings are steeped in political significance, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of personal and collective histories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-04-25 Produced by Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) Original publication data not identified Adultery -- Fiction Interpersonal relations -- Fiction Romance fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61925 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61925 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134428.0 61925