Books like The Nutmeg Tree by Margery Sharp
Margery Sharp’s 1937 novel follows the spirited Julia Packett, a former burlesque performer with a gift for song and dance. During the turmoil of World War I, Julia hastily marries, becomes pregnant, and after a brief marriage is widowed. She briefly attempts motherhood before handing her infant daughter to her grandparents to return to the stage.
Twenty years later, Julia learns that her daughter Susan has tangled herself in a romantic dilemma. Drawn by maternal instinct, Julia once again steps into the scene, her theatrical flair and sincere heart guiding her as she helps Susan navigate love and life. The story blends humor, romance, and maternal unity against the backdrop of early‑20th‑century England.
First publish date: 1937
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Margery Sharp
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