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Set in the 1960s, Frances Lennox hosts her home—Freedom Hall—in North London. Her kitchen serves as a gathering place for her sons, their companions, and the neighborhood. With meals spread on a welcoming table, the household reflects the era's social change, offering a communal space where diverse friends meet, share, and challenge the status quo.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Doris Lessing
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