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After a separation of many years, Emily Fido Faithfull bumps into her old friend Helen Codrington on the streets of Victorian London. Much has changed: Helen is more and more unhappy in her marriage to the older Vice-Admiral Codrington, while Fido has become a successful woman of business and a pioneer in the British Women's Movement.
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Victorian secrets and women's evolving roles unveiled.
Who is this book for?
If you’re fascinated by the dramatic social shifts of Victorian England, this novel beautifully explores the emotional lives behind the era's strict facades. It’s a compelling read for anyone interested in how personal bonds and societal expectations intersect, especially through the lens of strong, pioneering women navigating change and tradition.
