School For Love by Olivia Manning

Set in the aftermath of World War II, the story unfolds in Jerusalem, where a young orphaned boy named Felix Latimer is sent to live with his distant relative, Miss Bohun. The narrative explores Felix's coming-of-age journey as he navigates the eccentricities and manipulations of Miss Bohun, who runs a boarding house filled with a cast of diverse and intriguing characters. Through his interactions and experiences, Felix learns about love, trust, and the complexities of human relationships in a world still reeling from the effects of war.

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