“For years of our lives the days pass waywardly, featureless, without meaning, without particular happiness or unhappiness. Then, like turning over a tapestry when you have only known the back of it, there is spread the pattern.”
This book is a fictional narrative that delves into the life of a young woman named Crusoe's Daughter, who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure. The story is set in the 18th century and intertwines elements of family history with a quest for identity and independence. more
Jane Gardam is a British author renowned for her delicate prose and profound depictions of rural English life. Her works are often set in the northern regions of England and explore themes of family, history, and identity. more
“Not all of our days could be extraordinary. But our lives still could be.”
“We are a day away from making history, and a history towards the breaking of tommorrow.”