The Exiles Return: Starting

[Tania]

I'm going a bit early, but in August we will be reading The Exiles Return by Elisabeth de Waal.I have previously read Milton Place which I thought was wonderful, but this is my first time reading this one, (I feel like I am really making a dent in my unread Persephones at last, soon I may even be able to treat myself to more).

Who else is planning on reading this one?

[Susan]

I’m looking forward to reading this! I liked Milton Place, too. It seems so strange that both novels weren’t published until after the author’s death.

[Tania]

It does seem odd, especially with Milton Place, though I'm not sure she even submitted that one to any publishers. I'll have a look later and see if there is any information in the intro.

[Gina]

I'll have to add Milton Place to my list - I haven't read it yet!
I just started The Exiles Return a few days ago and it is very well written.

[Tania]

I loved Milton Place, this one I'm finding harder to get into. I think it's another one where I could do with a chunk of time to just sit down with it.

[Gina]

Yes, it does take a little bit to get into this one!

[Mela]

A bit late, but I am starting today.

[Susan]

I’m about 70 pages in and sitting down this afternoon to read more. The setting of Vienna after the war is so interesting, but I’ve had a hard time getting into it—not sure why

[Tania]

Susan wrote: "I’m about 70 pages in and sitting down this afternoon to read more. The setting of Vienna after the war is so interesting, but I’ve had a hard time getting into it—not sure why"

Me too. I loved Milton Place, but this one has taken me so long to read. I just haven't found that I have wanted to pick it up. The separate characters and choppiness haven't helped, though the stories have combined to an extent. It has taken me about 3 weeks to get through, which is unusual. I hope to finish off tomorrow.