The Girls of Slender Means by Muriel Spark
The novel is set in London, 1945, during the final days of World War II. It revolves around a group of young women living in the May of Teck Club, a hostel for "the Pecuniary Convenience and Social Protection of Ladies of Slender Means below the age of Thirty Years." The narrative primarily focuses on their daily lives, their relationships, and their struggles to secure suitable husbands or lovers. The story is punctuated by a tragic event that leaves a lasting impact on the lives of these women.
The 904th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1963
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 140-200
- Words
- 41,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- Ninety-Nine Novels: The Best in English since 1939 (Anthony Burges (Book))
- The Big Jubilee Read (BBC)