Description

In the vibrant, tumultuous London of the 1960s, two women navigate the complexities of love, art, and independence. Willa, a fragile artist working with glass, finds herself drawn into a passionate affair with a married man, while her friend and housekeeper, Patsy, shares her suburban home and secrets. As their lives intertwine, they confront the emotional costs of their choices and the search for fulfillment in a rapidly changing world. This novel delves into the intimate, often uneasy, coexistence of women seeking their own paths amidst societal expectations.

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paperback

Penguin

Published Jan 1, 1968

141 pages

ISBN: 9780140028751

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Details

First Published

1966

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Casualties of Peace by Edna O’Brien.

War/Trauma
Death/Grief
Violence