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Lauded by Jane Gardam and cherished by literary luminaries like Sarah Waters and Alan Hollinghurst, 'The Vet's Daughter' is a petite Gothic gem that continues to enthral readers with each revisit. This extraordinary tale, set against the backdrop of Edwardian South London, follows Alice Rowlands, a young woman yearning for liberation from her stifling existence.
Alice's world is a tapestry of harsh realities and vibrant fantasies. Dominated by her severe veterinarian father and his crass new paramour, she seeks solace in her burgeoning mystical abilities and her ardent infatuation with Nicholas, a dashing sailor. As peculiar occurrences begin to unfold, Alice finds herself swept up in a crescendo of events, culminating in a moment of rapturous triumph and calamity amidst the throngs on Clapham Common.
Barbara Comyns weaves a narrative that is at once whimsical and poignant, mysterious and amorous. With its vivid characterisation, swift-moving plot, and profound exploration of the human condition, 'The Vet's Daughter' stands as a singular and captivating addition to the Virago Modern Classics collection.
Book ISBN: | 9781844088386 |
Book Author: | Barbara Comyns |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Virago Press Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
Book Dimensions: | 196 x 129 x 12 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2013-04-07 |
Book Pagination: | 176 pages |
Book Weight: | 128g |
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