Dorothea May has had a reclusive life, particularly since the death of her husband Henry some fifteen years ago. Genteel, faint-hearted and solitary, her closest relatives are Henry's cousin, the imperious Kitty and her husband Austin. When Kitty's grandaughter comes to London to marry, Dorothea is bullied into providing a room for Steve, the best man, thus plunging her into a world of youth that she finds both puzzling and transforming.
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Dorothea May has had a reclusive life, particularly since the death of her husband Henry some fifteen years ago. Genteel, faint-hearted and solitary, her closest relatives are Henry's cousin, the imperious Kitty and her husband Austin. When Kitty's grandaughter comes to London to marry, Dorothea is bullied into providing a room for Steve, the best man, thus plunging her into a world of youth that she finds both puzzling and transforming.
Imprint | Penguin Books |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | July 1998 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days |
Authors | Anita Brookner |
Dimensions | 198 x 89 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - B-format |
Pages | 240 |
Edition | New Ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-14-026425-8 |
Barcode | 9780140264258 |
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LSN | 0-14-026425-6 |