Library's review
This is the fourth in a five-volume family saga detailing English life before, during and after World War II. The Cazalet family lies at the heart of the tale, though some of the characters on the family's periphery also come in for scrutiny. It’s astonishing how such a large cast of characters
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(Duchy and the Brig are matriarch and patriarch, respectively of three sons and their various wives and children, and an unselfish, uncomplaining, unmarried, unappreciated daughter) nonetheless remain individually distinct and vivid. I don’t like all of them but I feel as though I understand them. I'm tempted to dive right in and read the fifth soon, but then I will be done with the Cazalets and I'm not sure I'm ready for that. Show Less
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Opening in July 1945, this novel progresses through to 1947, following Rupert's life as he struggles with normality and the difficulty of finding his position back in the family. Polly, Clary and Louise also feature in the book.
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1995