The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters
Set in 1922 London, this gripping tale unfolds in a post-war society where Frances Wray and her mother, struggling with financial difficulties, decide to take in lodgers to make ends meet. The arrival of the young and lively couple, Leonard and Lilian Barber, brings unexpected tension and intrigue into the Wray household. As Frances and Lilian develop a clandestine relationship, their lives become entangled in a web of passion, deceit, and ultimately, a shocking crime that threatens to unravel everything they hold dear. The narrative explores themes of love, class, and the societal constraints of the era, weaving a suspenseful story that keeps readers on edge.
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- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 560-600
- Original Language
- English
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