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Classics · WarmA young woman writes in a crumbling castle
I Capture the Castle
by Dodie Smith
See it on Amazon1948Easy readSteady pace
What it is about
Cassandra Mortmain and her family live in a ruined castle in the 1930s. Smith’s 1948 novel begins with the line, I write this sitting in the kitchen sink.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy classic novels that have stayed in print, with a warm mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Family · Castle · Coming of age
Screen adaptation
I Capture the Castle (2003)
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About the author
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