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Clodagh Brown discovers her passion for climbing early, scaling trees before moving on to the soaring electrical pylons that dominate the English countryside. In her teenage years, she shares these daring ascents with Daniel, her first lover. As a young woman, Clodagh navigates London by traversing its rooftops, peering through windows, and witnessing the intimate lives of ordinary people—a nightly ritual that deepens her bonds with a close-knit group of friends. Reflecting on her past, she credits her love of heights with saving her life, yet acknowledges the profound and painful price it exacts.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: Ruth Rendell
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