Sea Lady

The narrative explores the reunion of childhood friends Humphrey Clark and Ailsa Kelman as they return to Ornemouth for honorary degrees. Their journey prompts reflection on their lives, careers, and complex personal relationships. Humphrey, a retired marine biologist, and Ailsa, a renowned feminist scholar, delve into their intertwined histories against the backdrop of English social dynamics in the late twentieth century. Through their memories, the story paints a rich portrait of friendship, ambition, and the passage of time.