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Gina and Laurence have been inseparable since adolescence, yet their lives take divergent paths: Gina marries antiquarian Fergus Bedford, who opts for the grand High Place as their home, while Laurence bonds with Hilary, who revitalises their inherited Bee House into a modest hotel.
When Fergus leaves, seeking a different life, Gina flees to the Bee House, setting off a chain of strife affecting both families. Sophy, the young daughter of Gina and Fergus, longs for the former harmony, whereas Gus, the son of Laurence and Hilary, idolises Sophy. Meanwhile Gina’s elderly mother, Vi, discovers love for the first time.
Accompanied by her loss and grief, Gina turns to her closest friend, Laurence, and finds an unexpected, passionate connection that threatens both couples’ marriages and the bonds of friendship.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Joanna Trollope
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