Sarah Waters
The Paying Guests
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349004600
- author:
- Sarah Waters
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Virago
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 608
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 4 x 20.6 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters In the early 20th century, a quiet, unassuming house on a London street becomes the unlikely backdrop for a complex and intimate relationship between two women. As the boundaries between host and guest, servant and mistress, begin to blur, the true nature of their connection is revealed. A subtle and nuanced exploration of desire, class, and identity, The Paying Guests is a masterful tale of human connection in a rapidly changing world. With its richly detailed prose and subtle emotional depth, this novel is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the complexities of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of post-war London, this novel is a powerful exploration of the ways in which people navigate the complexities of their own desires and the expectations of those around them.