In 1922, in post-war England, men were scarce.
Frances's brother died, her father died, and her servants left. It was difficult to maintain the original decent life. She and her mother had to rent out the second floor of their home for newspapers. The young Barbour couple moved into their home, and the old bedroom was given a new look. The quiet house was filled with party noises. The intimate coexistence also awakened the desire in Frances's heart. When the secrets were lifted from her chest, the romance continued to heat up as brightly as the summer in England.
However, one autumn rainy night, a conflict exposed the lies beneath the gentle surface, and a fresh life suddenly ended.
This was a secret that the two of them guarded quietly, but when it was stained with blood, it finally shocked the whole city.
Reader comments
I particularly like the character of Frances, she is tough and brave. There is a sentence in the book that particularly impressed me: "Her heart beat suddenly again, she curled up her legs and turned over to lie on her side." This sentence vividly depicts Frances's inner entanglement and uneasiness.
A very wonderful work. The content, profound expressions, and realistic metaphors make people think deeply and cannot be forgotten for a long time. The ending is also thought-provoking. Although the first half of the plot is relatively long, the subsequent reversal and the portrayal of the characters' mentality are really exciting and beautiful!
I particularly like the character of Frances, she is tough and brave. There is a sentence in the book that particularly impressed me: "Her heart beat suddenly again, she curled up her legs and turned over to lie on her side." This sentence vividly depicts Frances's inner entanglement and uneasiness.
A very wonderful work. The content, profound expressions, and realistic metaphors make people think deeply and cannot be forgotten for a long time. The ending is also thought-provoking. Although the first half of the plot is relatively long, the subsequent reversal and the portrayal of the characters' mentality are really exciting and beautiful!