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Fresh out of university and awaiting a fresh start, Lexie Sinclair finds her world turned upside‑down when the sophisticated bohemian Innes Kent appears on her doorstep in rural Devon. Determined to seize life, Lexie follows him to London’s pulsating Soho art scene. There, amidst the vibrant cultural milieu of the 1950s, she embarks on a journey of self‑discovery, carving out a new identity as a woman artist while forming a complex, romantic partnership with Innes. The story explores themes of social customs, family secrets, motherhood, and the challenges of forging a creative path in a changing society.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Maggie O'Farrell
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