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Clouds among the Stars by Victoria Clayton is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Clouds among the Stars about?

A witty, perceptive social comedy, perfect for lovers of Anita Shreve and Elizabeth Buchan. The Byng family, theatrical down to the youngest, 12 year-old Cordelia, are stunned out of even their normal self-involvement by the news that their father, the celebrated Shakespearean actor, has apparently killed his rival on stage during the last rehearsals for the new production of King Lear. Waldo Byng is arrested for murder and held in police custody : the press camp outside the house, detectives attempt to interview the family and friends, and Clarissa Byng abandons the entire scene by fleeing with her longtime companion. It is left to the rest of the family to try to find a way through this disaster and above all to earn some money as the play is naturally cancelled. The nine months from arrest to the final trial are a wonderful learning curve about the real world for all of them, in particular for Harriet, considered the most 'sensible' of the remarkable family. Clouds among the Stars is a true pleasure to read: witty, perceptive about some of our social habits, with an outstanding cast of characters, wonderful scenes including some of the best parties and theatrical behaviour; and

Who reads Clouds among the Stars?

Author

Victoria Clayton

Publisher

HarperCollins UK

Published

2014

Language

EN

ISBN

9780007388073

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Literary Fiction, Mystery, Fiction

Rating

3.71 / 5 (118 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14