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Feb 11, 2020 Debbie rated it really liked it

Shelves: historical-fiction

Set in England during 1922, in the aftermath of WWI. Frances is a spinster at 27. After the deaths of her brothers and her father, she takes over the running of her family’s home. Her mother is still trying to marry her off, despite the fact that she’s a lesbian.

In order to make ends meet, they take in a married couple as boarders and things get uncomfortable pretty quickly.

I was utterly entranced by the writing, even though not much happens until near the end.

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Jan 19, 2024 Heather rated it liked it

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Mar 07, 2017 Emilie rated it it was ok

I can't finish. This Snake & Ladders scene in particular went on an on... The overuse of similes and metaphors (but more often similes, really) isn't helping.

*spoiler below*

Apparently, stopping where I did, I am going to miss out on an abortion and a murder. Still, no regrets. ...more

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Nov 10, 2014 Julia rated it did not like it

Shelves: audio-books, history, abandoned, read-women-2017

I was more than half way through when I finally gave up on this one. Younger readers (or those with patience for angst) might enjoy the book. I truly liked the characters, they were so clearly depicted but... Not even the steamy sex could make up for the angst.

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