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London, 1920. In the aftermath of the Great War and a devastating family tragedy, Laurence Bartram has turned his back on the world. But with a well-timed letter, an old flame manages to draw him back in. Mary Emmett's brother John — like Laurence, an officer during the war — has apparently... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Laurence: Add a description of this character.
- John Emmett
- Charles
- Robert
- Mary Emmett
- Tresham Brabourne
- Tucker
- George Chilvers
- Edmund Hart
- William Bolitho
- Holmwood
- Louise
- Leonard Byers
- Gwen Lovell
- Harry
- Somers
- Mullins
- Lilley
- Eleanor Bolitho
- Catherine
- Mr Bartram
- Jim
- Lambert Ward
- Richard
- Gough
- Perkins
- Vera
- Nicholas
- Pollock
- Minna
Setting & Locations edit
- London
- France
- England
- Cambridge
- Birmingham
- Germany
- Fairford
- Coburg
- Calogreedy
- Suffolk
- India
- Oxford
- Africa
- Devon
- Marlborough
First Sentence edit
They gathered in the dark long before the train arrived at the small station.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 2 in Laurence Bartram. (standard series)
Followed by The Strange Fate of Kitty Easton.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Elizabeth Speller (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Virago Press Ltd
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 1844086070
Page Count: 448
Publisher: Virago Press Ltd
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 1844086070
Page Count: 448
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