A Girl in Winter: A NovelThe story of a fateful winter day in the life of a European woman who has fled to England during WW II. |
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... Jack Stormalong's car . The weather was humid , a foretaste of autumn . The blackberries were ripening in the hedges , and earthenware bowls of red and yellow plums stood in the kitchen , ready for jam - making . Jane had stayed indoors ...
... Jack Stormalong's car . The weather was humid , a foretaste of autumn . The blackberries were ripening in the hedges , and earthenware bowls of red and yellow plums stood in the kitchen , ready for jam - making . Jane had stayed indoors ...
Page 160
... Jack Stormalong demonstrated that it was perfectly easy to eat and hold up one end of a conversation at the same time . There was no doubt that he was more of a success than she had been . He took it for granted that he was at home ...
... Jack Stormalong demonstrated that it was perfectly easy to eat and hold up one end of a conversation at the same time . There was no doubt that he was more of a success than she had been . He took it for granted that he was at home ...
Page 164
... Jack Stormalong poled them vigorously there , and theatrically drank a quantity of beer on arrival . Robin also had some , and there developed between them a masculine waggishness that aroused laughter at Kath- erine's expense , as she ...
... Jack Stormalong poled them vigorously there , and theatrically drank a quantity of beer on arrival . Robin also had some , and there developed between them a masculine waggishness that aroused laughter at Kath- erine's expense , as she ...
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