“Their friendship sometimes struck Frances as being like a piece of soap-like a piece of ancient kitchen soap that had got worn to the shape of her hand, but which had been dropped to the floor so many times it was never quite free of its bits of cinder.”
In this atmospheric and suspenseful story, a woman and her sister take in lodgers to make ends meet during the Great Depression. The arrival of a mysterious couple adds a layer of intrigue and danger to their lives, as secrets and desires intertwine in a tense and compelling narrative. more
Sarah Waters is a renowned British contemporary novelist, born on July 21, 1966. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and profound social insights, particularly for her focus on female emotions and gender issues. Her notable works include 'Fictional Holmes' and 'Tipping the Velvet'. more
“Birth defects dropped in the general population after folate was added to grain products.”
“The broken pieces will make this vessel even better.”
“God wants to mend our broken hearts but we must first give him our broken pieces.”
“Stop trying to fix his broken pieces. Instead, make a home among them and love his darkness too.”