The Past

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Set against the backdrop of a pre-World War I seaside town in Cornwall, the story follows Una O'Shaughnessy, who unexpectedly extends her stay after sending a postcard home. The narrative unfolds as she discovers new relationships and experiences, ultimately signing a later postcard with multiple names, hinting at significant changes in her life. Themes of identity and transformation emerge as Una navigates her evolving circumstances away from her homeland.