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To the North
To the North | Elizabeth Bowen
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Set in London during the twenties, this fine novel centres on the lives of two young women, the recently widowed Cecilia Summers and her sister-in-law Emmeline. Cecilia, capricious and unable to really love anyone, moves reluctantly towards a second marriage to the kind, passionless Julian Tower. Emmeline, gentle but independent, is surprised to find the calm tenor of her life disturbed by her attraction to the predatory Mark Linkwater. At first she is able to accept their love-affair on Mark's terms but, in the pain of misunderstanding, Emmeline reveals her vulnerability in a violent and tragic act. Through delicate counterpoint, Elizabeth Bowen reveals her insight into the obscure motives that dictate human behaviour and explores the emotional chasm between men and women.
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To the North | Elizabeth Bowen
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Set in 20s London, Bowen's novel chronicles the social lives of roommates Cecilia, & her sister-in-law Emmeline, following the death of Cecilia's husband. Cecilia is frequently critical of her social circle, claiming she'd rather be alone. Yet as soon as she's by herself she's immensely dissatisfied. Emmeline is far more self-sufficient, & frequently criticised for it. Bowen's characters are self-aware, yet doomed to a perpetual cycle of 👇

vivastory disappointments. Immensely quotable, bordering on the aphoristic. Frequently bitter, yet shot through with passages of lyrical introspection. And an ending that kept my heart in my throat. My first Bowen, will definitely not be my last. 6y
LeahBergen Great review! 6y
vivastory @LeahBergen Thanks! 6y
Leftcoastzen Wow ,wonderful review,I have not read her,clearly I‘m missing out. 6y
RohitSawant Fantastic review! 6y
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To the North | Elizabeth Bowen
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"Do you think one's relations with men are always impossible? I sometimes think women were born solitary."
"My sister-in-law thinks that."
"How I should like to meet your sister-in-law! You know, Emmeline, I should really never have married. One cannot abide by an emotional decision one's whole life."

LeahBergen Oooh! I think I need this one. 6y
vivastory @LeahBergen This is my first time reading Bowen. Absolutely amazing! 6y
zsuzsanna_reads I have to read this. My daughter's middle name is Emmeline. 6y
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batsy I loved The Death of the Heart! This quote is brilliant and reminds me that I should read more Bowen. 6y
saresmoore Um, yes. Stacked. 6y
Branwen I adore Elizabeth Bowen! 😍 6y
sprainedbrain My goodness that‘s a true story for me. 😂 6y
vivastory @zsuzsanna_reads That's a fantastic name! 6y
vivastory @batsy My first Bowen. It's safe to say I'm enamored. 6y
vivastory @saresmoore This is 💯 in your wheelhouse! 6y
vivastory @Branwen She's brilliant! 6y
vivastory @sprainedbrain Same here! 😬😂 This is a #1001 book. You're in for a real treat! 6y
zsuzsanna_reads @vivastory thanks, we liked it too 😁 6y
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