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The Care and Management of Lies

Jacqueline Winspear
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The Care and Management of Lies

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

Book Brief

Jacqueline Winspear

The Care and Management of Lies

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1910s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Care and Management of Lies by Jacqueline Winspear follows Kezia Merchant, a young woman who marries her best friend Thea's brother, Tom, just before World War I. As Tom enlists and heads to the front lines, Kezia takes on managing the family farm, while Thea volunteers as an ambulance driver. Through their letters, Kezia and Tom offer each other support and comfort amid the war's challenges.

Emotional

Contemplative

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.0

11,196 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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The Care and Management of Lies by Jacqueline Winspear is a compelling WWI narrative that blends historical detail with emotional depth. The novel's vivid portrayal of personal relationships and home front struggles is praised, despite occasional pacing issues and underdeveloped characters. Winspear's evocative prose and empathy for her subjects shine through, making it a poignant read.

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Who Should Read The Care and Management of Lies?

A reader who enjoys The Care and Management of Lies by Jacqueline Winspear is likely to appreciate historical fiction with nuanced characters and a poignant exploration of World War I's impact on personal relationships. Fans of The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks would find this book compelling.

4.0

11,196 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1910s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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