Miss Peabody’s Inheritance by Elizabeth Jolley
In this intriguing tale, a lonely and repressed middle-aged woman named Miss Peabody finds her life transformed when she begins a correspondence with an eccentric and imaginative Australian author. As she becomes engrossed in the author's vivid stories about a group of unconventional women at a boarding school, Miss Peabody's mundane existence is infused with excitement and a newfound sense of freedom. Through the letters, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, challenging societal norms and exploring the boundaries between reality and fiction.
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- Published
- 1983
- Nationality
- Australian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
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- 91st on The Triangle’s 100 Best (The Publishing Triangle)