Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor
This novel focuses on the life of an elderly widow who moves into a London residential hotel, the Claremont, where she befriends the other elderly residents. She forms an unlikely friendship with a young writer, who she passes off as her grandson to the other residents. The story explores themes of aging, loneliness, and the complexities of human relationships.
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- Published
- 1971
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 206-224
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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