Books like Herzenswünsche by Fay Weldon
Clifford Wexford, a thirty‑five‑year‑old art dealer, meets the twenty‑two‑year‑old Helen Lally, the daughter of an artist, and they quickly fall in love. Their whirlwind romance leads to marriage, the birth of their daughter Nell, and a shared life that eventually ends in divorce. The story follows Clifford and Helen as they navigate the complexities of love, artistic ambition, and family life in England, exploring how relationships evolve and the impact of personal choices on their younger generation.
First publish date: May 1, 1996
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Fay Weldon
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