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Nanda Brookenham is navigating the complexities of coming of age and coming out in the vibrant yet restrictive society of fin de siècle London. As she steps into this new world, her journey creates ripples within her familys social circle, leading to unexpected challenges and revelations. James presents this compelling narrative almost entirely through dialogue, enhancing the immediacy of each scene while leaving readers contemplating the true motives of the characters. Summary by Anna Simon, adapted from Wikipedia.

Nanda Brookenham is coming of age, and thus 'coming out' in London society - which leads to complications in her family's social set in London's fin de siècle life. James presents the novel almost entirely in dialogue, an experiment that adds to the immediacy of the scenes but also creates serious ambiguities about characters and their motives. Summary by Anna Simon, adapted from Wikipedia.