Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers
Set in the 1950s, this novel follows the life of Jean Swinney, a journalist for a local newspaper, whose mundane existence takes an unexpected turn when she investigates a woman's claim of a virgin birth. As Jean delves deeper into the story, she becomes entangled in the lives of the woman and her family, uncovering secrets and forming unexpected connections. Amidst the backdrop of post-war England, the narrative explores themes of loneliness, longing, and the pursuit of happiness, as Jean navigates her own desires and the small pleasures that life offers.
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- Published
- 2020
- Nationality
- British
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- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- English
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