A review by katy_bee
The Vet's Daughter by Barbara Comyns

emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

It's a strange little book, but I really loved it. I found Alice really compelling as a character and the detection of the life of a middle class Edwardian girl was interesting, if rather dark in places. 
The ending takes an unexpected twist which I can imagine is a bit jarring for some but I liked

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent

Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death