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A review by flogigyahoo
The Beginning of Spring by Penelope Fitzgerald
5.0
Faultless Writing, Pitch Perfect
1913. Frank , a printer, is an Englishman raised in Moscow. He has wed Nellie, an Englishwoman, and once back in Moscow., they have 3 children. Now suddenly Nellie leaves with the children, sending them home only to disappear on her own. Why? This mystery is cleared up only at the very end. Beautifully written, details of life in Moscow forming a backdrop for 2 love stories told with wit and wisdom, this book holds the reader with its fine writing and humor. Anyone who enjoys a terrific writer will enjoy this book.
1913. Frank , a printer, is an Englishman raised in Moscow. He has wed Nellie, an Englishwoman, and once back in Moscow., they have 3 children. Now suddenly Nellie leaves with the children, sending them home only to disappear on her own. Why? This mystery is cleared up only at the very end. Beautifully written, details of life in Moscow forming a backdrop for 2 love stories told with wit and wisdom, this book holds the reader with its fine writing and humor. Anyone who enjoys a terrific writer will enjoy this book.