A Girl in WinterThis classic novel captures twelve transformative hours in the life of an exiled woman living in England and working at a library during World War II. |
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... turned back and went to the Africa section, her right hand raised, her right elbow in her left palm. Although her eye was casual it was nearly the first book she saw, slipped neatly into place in the row of drab leather spines. A glance ...
... turned again to his papers . " Yes , all right , all right , " he said with indulgent impatience , as if they had both been wasting his time . " Send someone with her . I don't mind who . Send someone - ha , ha ! —you'd be glad to get ...
... turning back to her . Miss Green nodded and rose , but as she did so a sombre look came over her face . She put her hand up to her cheek . Katherine hesitated . " Is it hurting ? " " Yes , it— ” Miss Green looked at her fearfully . “ I ...
... turned away , hiding her face . Katherine realized that she was in no state of mind to make decisions , and determined to act . " I'll tell you what . There's a dentist near where I live , only three minutes away . In Merion Street . We ...
... turned into the narrow entrance of Merion Street , which bore its name high up on the wall in elaborate and out - moded letters . " It's just along here , ” said Katherine . They reached an entrance with a plate bearing the name of ...