The novel is set in the West of England, over the course of one week in January 1942. Set against the background of a decaying English country-house tradition, the story follows Valentine Arbell and her two daughters, as they struggle to stand up for their existing lifestyle.
Primarily a drama of character, events move swiftly under the compulsion of war conditions, and decisions are forced upon them all.
- ISBN10 0753160374
- ISBN13 9780753160374
- Publish Date October 1999
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 10 December 2011
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher ISIS Publishing
- Imprint ISIS Large Print Books
- Edition Large type / large print edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 320
- Language English