Jenny and her sister Emmy are bound together by the needs of their incapacitated father. Both long to escape from their domestic drudgery, and over the course of a single evening events happen that change both their live. In this, his most successful novel, Swinnerton offers powerful insights into his characters' anxieties and produces a masterly portrayal of the complexity of relationships. "This fine work...is perfect, authentic and alive."--H.G. Wells
Frank Swinnerton was a critic and prolific novelist.
Benny Green is a well-known critic of literature and jazz.
- ISBN10 1147797617
- ISBN13 9781147797619
- Publish Date 22 March 2010 (first published 22 May 1986)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Nabu Press
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 262
- Language English