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 1051st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1963
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 140-200
- Words
- 41,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)