This book gives you insight into the life of a British Rector's wife. I never realized how much they are expected to do for the church without recognition! The heroine is living this restricted life, she comes to realize her unhappiness, and does something about it.

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Very interesting novel based on one woman's attempt to find herself while dealing with the assigned role that comes with her husband's career. I was left reflecting on the expectations for a wife that come with a husband's religious or military career. Enjoyable read!

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This is the first book I have read by this author. With the setting in England it is a little hard to follow some of the peculiarties of the area. I stuck with it & in the end enjoyed the read. Rachel

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An exposition of a marriage worn threadbare by the grind of daily living and unfulfilled expectation.

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I found the topic to be very interesting. I never gave it much thought as to what it must be like to be the wife of a rector, minister or church leader. The characters are believable as are their struggles. The children of the rector feel that they have to behave above board. The wife feels she has to be this perfect little wife who supports her husband. The members of the church think they own the rector and that they have a right to judge the family and their private decisions.

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