Penelope Farmer explored the world of childhood and adolescence with an exceptional sensitivity to psychological depth. Her works are characterized by a keen insight into the complexities of interpersonal relationships and the search for identity. Farmer masterfully portrays the inner worlds of her characters, examining themes such as loss, friendship, and self-discovery. Her style is poetic and evocative, drawing readers into rich and thoughtful narratives.
It's Charlotte's first night at boarding school. When she wakes up things seem different, the girl in the next bed is new and keeps calling her Clare and says that she is Clare's younger sister Emily. Somehow Charlotte has slipped back 40 years