The Care and Management of Lies
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
352
Novel • Fiction
England • 1910s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
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352
Novel • Fiction
England • 1910s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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