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Set against the backdrop of the Great War, the Jazz Age, and the turbulent 1940s, A Season of Secrets follows the unlikely paths of the Fenton sistersβThea, Carrie, Olivia, Violetβand their American cousin Rozalind. Each woman navigates forbidden romances, social expectations, and the sweeping changes of Britain and Europe as war approaches. Through their stories Margaret Pemberton offers a vivid portrait of class, love, and loyalty in a rapidly evolving world.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Margaret Pemberton (author)
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