“She put an elbow on the table and leaned with her chin on her hand, the flesh of her arm looking rounded, solid, smooth. There were no angles to her at all, thought Frances with envy. She was all warm colour and curve. How well she filled her own skin! She might have been poured into it, like treacle.”
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