Half of the Human Race

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In the summer of 1911, London buzzes with excitement for a new king's coronation and the fervent cries of suffragists demanding the vote. Among them is Connie Callaway, a twenty-one-year-old from a middle-class family struggling after her father's death. Having abandoned her medical aspirations, Connie faces a difficult decision: to protest peacefully against a stubborn government or to join the militant suffragettes in their fight for equality. While on holiday with her family, she meets Will Maitland, a promising cricketer. Their initial attraction is marred by disagreements—Connie is disillusioned by his chauvinism, while Will is taken aback by her boldness. Fate reunites them, intertwining their lives with Will's friend, Andrew Tamburlain, a former cricket star. Duty looms large in their lives, as their love, in another time, might have led to marriage. However, Connie yearns for independence beyond traditional roles, while Will grapples with his feelings for her. As war looms, their paths diverge, yet their connection remains. This narrative weaves together national drama and personal tragedy, exploring the complexities of love, sacrifice, and the fight for suffrage amidst the backdrop of a tumultuous era in England.