This is a lovely read. The heroine is from that generation of women whose lives were blighted by the First World War and who struggled to find a role in the aftermath. It explores embroidery, cathedral architecture, bellringing, the south of England and female relationships. But fundamentally it is the story of a woman who is lonely, loveless and trapped who finds salvation in unexpected ways. And it certainly demands a trip to Winchester Cathedral once lockdown is over.
(Annie Noble - bwl 99 Winter 2021 ) |
