Description
In the tense atmosphere of 1922 London, a genteel South London villa becomes the stage for dramatic change when its impoverished inhabitants, a widow and her daughter, are forced to take in lodgers. As the dynamics of the household shift with the arrival of new residents, simmering tensions and hidden desires begin to surface. This gripping narrative explores themes of class, sexuality, and the societal constraints of the post-war era, all within the confines of a seemingly ordinary home. Sarah Waters masterfully crafts a story of escalating suspense and emotional complexity, drawing readers into a world where secrets and passions collide.
Available Editions
paperback
Riverhead Books
Published Jan 1, 2014
566 pages
ISBN: 9781594633119
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Details
First Published
2014
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters.