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Roy Lewis

A concise guide to Roy Lewis's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

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Author overview

Roy Lewis (1913–1996) was a writer whose body of work spans literary writing. This writing is associated with United Kingdom. Major works and useful reading starting points include A Gathering of Ghosts. Key themes include The past remains present, Preservation versus development, and Expertise, class, and credibility.

Reading pathway

Begin with A Gathering of Ghosts.

Representative starting points

A Gathering of Ghosts

A quiet planning officer’s knowledge of medieval timber draws him into a murder investigation and a fight over what the past is worth preserving.

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