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Set in 1950s England, A Glass of Blessings centers on Wilmet Forsyth, a devoted housewife whose mundane life with civil‑servant husband Rodney is shaken by a chance meeting with Piers Longridge, the enigmatic brother of a close friend. Wilmet’s blossoming curiosity leads her to court Piers, only to discover that the man she expects is not what he appears to be. The novel examines everyday concerns—sex, marriage, religion, and friendship—highlighting the foibles and yearnings of ordinary people through Barbara Pym’s characteristic humor and compassion, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of adult relationships.
First publish date: 1958
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Barbara Pym
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