The Bay of Angels

Anita Brookner


Zoe and her mother have led a quiet life in London. When her mother suddenly marries and moves to Nice, Zoe embraces freedom and thrives in her independent life. Her liberation is cut short when her stepfather dies and leaves behind mysteries and not much else. Zoe's mother falls strangely ill and while Zoe tries to come to terms with an uncertain future, she begins to follow the movements of a reclusive, alluring man.


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