Parade's End

Ford Madox Ford’s tetralogy, Parade’s End, intricately weaves the experiences of the English ruling class during World War I across four novels published between 1924 and 1928. The story centers on Christopher Tietjens, a conflicted officer from a wealthy background, as he navigates the complexities of his unfaithful wife, Sylvia, and his suffragette mistress, Valentine. This profound exploration of personal struggle amid the chaos of war is acclaimed as one of the standout literary achievements of the 20th century.