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Description for Octavia
Hardcover. Ex library.Usual markings and labels.Clean copy in clean dustwrapper.
Much is expected of Octavia Smith. Growing up a much-loved only child surrounded by family friends like George Bernard Shaw and William Morris, Octavia takes it as a matter of course that she will more than meet those expectations. Her childhood ambition is to change the world, but will the sometimes chaotic and often somber events of the early twentieth century allow her to? During her university career, Octavia joins the Suffragettes, becoming passionately devoted to the 'cause'. But will the arrival on the scene of the attractive Tommy Meriton give her passions another path to follow? While the horrors ... Read more
Much is expected of Octavia Smith. Growing up a much-loved only child surrounded by family friends like George Bernard Shaw and William Morris, Octavia takes it as a matter of course that she will more than meet those expectations. Her childhood ambition is to change the world, but will the sometimes chaotic and often somber events of the early twentieth century allow her to? During her university career, Octavia joins the Suffragettes, becoming passionately devoted to the 'cause'. But will the arrival on the scene of the attractive Tommy Meriton give her passions another path to follow? While the horrors ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Allison & Busby London
Number of pages
493
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Ex Libris
Yes
Number of Pages
493
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780749080617
SKU
KEX0205190
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
Reviews for Octavia
'Beryl Kingston understands how to weave dialogue, character, theme and a thumping love affair into unity' SUNDAY TIMES 'As warm and as astute as ever' ELIZABETH BUCHAN 'Brings a host of lovable people to life' MAIL ON SUNDAY