Arnold (academic) and Polly (paper-maker) seem happily married until he suddenly falls for her friend Vera. The obsession takes hold, causing awkward school-run moments and some anguish, but there's a twist when a vulnerable student appears at Polly's shop. Arnold tries to keep everyone happy but only makes things worse as poetry, paper-making and moral questions force him into a corner. We then get Polly's perspective. Interesting and clever; I'm glad I read it.
(Victoria Grey-Edwards - bwl 89 Summer 2018 ) |
