The doomed mutual attraction of a middle-aged widow and her new son-in-law, who is much closer to her own age than her daughter's, forms the central drama in this social comedy with tragic overtones.
Diana Tutton Books
Diana Tutton's novels, all published in the 1950s, offer a glimpse into a life shaped by diverse experiences. Growing up across family estates in Lichfield and Kent, and later living in Kenya and Malaya with her husband, provided a rich tapestry for her literary explorations. Her work is characterized by personal reflections and the unique perspective gained from her travels and upbringing. Tutton's writing invites readers into thoughtful narratives drawn from a life of varied environments.
The Harvey sisters are unconventional, unschooled and oddly named they have been brought up at quite some distance from the rest of the world. Living with their famous detective writer father, and their fragile mother, they have been one another's friends - with hardly any experience of people outside their family.