A family saga set mainly in England during the 20th century. 'The Shell Seekers': a picture by a Victorian painter, Lawrence Stern, given to his daughter Penelope as a wedding present. In her old age its dramatic rise in value excites the cupidity of several of her children, revealing their true colours to Penelope. This sparks recollections of her past. A good story with convincing characters and twists and turns that kept me spellbound.
(Jeremy Swann - bwl 17 February 2003 ) |
