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In a close‑knit London Jewish enclave, Adam finally marries his childhood sweetheart Rachel, a union celebrated by her parents and the wider community. Their life of expected contentment begins, but the arrival of Rachel’s reckless American cousin sets off a chain of revelations. The novel explores family dynamics, betrothal expectations, and the ambivalence inherent in balancing tradition with modernity.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Francesca Segal
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