Barbara Comyns

The Vet's Daughter: A Virago Modern Classic

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ISBN 13:: 9781844088386
author:: Barbara Comyns
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Virago
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 176
Dimensions:: 12.6 x 19.8 cm
Genre:: Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, ,
Condition:: New
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Alice Rowlands longs for romance and excitement, seeking a release from a life that is dreary, restrictive and lonely. Her father, a vet, is harsh and domineering, while his new girlfriend is brash and lascivious. As she navigates her complicated family life, Alice finds solace in memories and fantasies, particularly her rapturous longing for a handsome young sailor.

A series of strange events unfolds, leading Alice to a scene of ecstatic triumph and disaster among the crowds on Clapham Common. This is a uniquely vivid, witty and touching story of love and mystery, one that explores the complexities of the human condition.

With its vivid prose and nuanced characters, The Vet's Daughter is a captivating tale that will appeal to readers who enjoy stories of love, family and the supernatural.

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