Description
This poignant novel delves into the complex and often fraught relationship between a widowed mother and her devoted daughter. As the mother contemplates remarriage, her daughter's fierce love transforms into opposition, creating a rift that threatens to consume them both. The story masterfully explores the delicate balance of love, jealousy, and the unexpected ways our deepest affections can lead to bitterness. Originally conceived as a play, this narrative, penned under Agatha Christie's pseudonym Mary Westmacott, offers a profound look at familial bonds and the sacrifices made in the name of love.
Available Editions
paperback
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Published Jan 1, 2017
264 pages
ISBN: 9780008255923
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First Published
1952
Language
eng
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