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‘Consequences’ follows Lorna, a privileged but restless young woman in 1930s London who falls for the bohemian artist Matt and leaves her Kensington life for a rural cottage in Somerset. After Matt is taken away by war, Lorna’s choices ripple through time, shaping the lives of her daughter Molly and granddaughter Ruth. Set against the backdrop of World War II and its aftermath, the novel explores family bonds, love, and the unforeseen effects of personal decisions across three generations of women.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Penelope Lively
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