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Literary Fiction · WarmA woman looks back as she is about to sell her painting
The Shell Seekers
See it on Amazon1987Moderate readSlow pace
What it is about
Penelope Keeling, an elderly woman, decides to sell a painting and recalls her life. Pilcher’s 1987 novel is a bestselling family saga.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a warm mood and an unhurried pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Family · Memory · Cornwall
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About the author
Rosamunde Pilcher2 books on Tori BooksSimilar books
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