The Weather In The Streets | 
pickWhen we left Olivia in Invitation to the waltz, this vibrant 16 yr old had just gone to her 1st dance with her sister Kate.This sequel opens many years later when she gets on a train to visit her family + unwell father. She meets Rollo, son of the local aristocracy where the dance had occurred. What follows is the story of their affair, which seems doomed, leading to a painful + brave picture of an abortion. The writing draws you into character ⬇️
andrew61 Time and situation so well as Olivia and Rollo steal time in small hotels in provincial English towns trying to avoid being seen. The dialogue crackles with Olivia's asides, particularly as Rollos's mother, the formidable lady Spencer, confronts her. It is the abortion scenes that turns the novel + the relationship + the ending perhaps leaves more questions to be answered but as the bk is now over 80 yrs old ill just have to hope all turned out ok 6mo
LeahBergen Great review! I must get to this one soon. 6mo
andrew61 @LeahBergen thanks leah, there is a joy in the writing of the mid 20th century novels particularly the women authors whose prose is so meticulous and touch on such sensitive subjects. Hope you enjoy it when you get to it. 6mo
HardcoverHearts Absolutely loved it! 6mo
Centique The photo is beautiful too! Look at the colour of that tree 😍 5mo
