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The Shooting Party follows a group of men and women who convene at the grand estate of Sir Randolph Nettleby for a seasonal shooting ritual. Through opulent banquets and the brutal sport of hunting, the novel navigates the intricate social rituals of the English aristocracy. Beneath the glittering façade, themes of love, betrayal, and class tensions unfold, painting a vivid picture of country life and the decline of an era.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Isabel Colegate
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