Facing the Light Author:Adele Geras Set in a splendid country house in England, this rich and absorbing novel begins as Leonora, daughter of a famous Edwardian painter, is about to throw herself a huge house party to celebrate her 75th birthday. Guests will include her two grown daughters and their spouses (and lovers), a film crew making a movie about Leonora's father, and numer... more »ous family legends. Even happy families have their secrets, and Leonora's stunning revelations make for thrilling reading.« less