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The story follows Grace Allingham, a young Englishwoman grappling with her husband's unconventional view of marriage in France, which involves a permanent mistress. Overwhelmed, she returns to London with their son, Sigismond. As others push for reconciliation, young Sigi cleverly uses his innocence and wit to keep his parents apart, adding a layer of complexity to the family's dynamics. The narrative explores themes of marriage, fidelity, and the struggles of navigating cultural differences.
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The Blessing, Nancy Mitford
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- The Blessing
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nancy Mitford
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780307740830
- Category
- Fiction, Humor, Motherhood and Parenthood
- Description
- The story follows Grace Allingham, a young Englishwoman grappling with her husband's unconventional view of marriage in France, which involves a permanent mistress. Overwhelmed, she returns to London with their son, Sigismond. As others push for reconciliation, young Sigi cleverly uses his innocence and wit to keep his parents apart, adding a layer of complexity to the family's dynamics. The narrative explores themes of marriage, fidelity, and the struggles of navigating cultural differences.