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Celia envisions a quiet life rooted in the town of Marchwood, believing she belongs there. Her world is disrupted by Dr. Laurence Deverel, a scientist whose experiments and views about women challenge her expectations and force her to confront the true nature of their conflict. The story raises questions about whether two conflicting personalities can form lasting friendship, love, or marriage.
First publish date: 1949
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Iris Bromige
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