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Candida Wilton, recently divorced and destitute, arrives in London alone, uncertain of what the city holds for her. Still, she feels a spark of possibility. As she writes in her diary, a sudden windfall changes her fortune and opens a new horizon. With newfound confidence, she invites six women—friends from different stages of life—to join her on a long‑awaited adventure. Together they travel to Tunis, Naples, and Pompeii, reinforcing bonds and confronting life’s turning points.
The novel explores themes of friendship, motherhood, and middle‑aged life changes against the backdrop of urban and Mediterranean settings. It offers a psychological portrait of a woman who finds strength through relationships and a rekindled sense of purpose.
Set in London and various European locales, the story examines how unexpected opportunity can reshape a life, a question that resonates for those navigating change and renewal.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: Margaret Drabble
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