Description
The Sugar House is a 1979 novel by Antonia White, the third in her Frost in May quartet. It follows the story of Clara Batchelor, a young woman who is struggling to find her place in the world. The novel is set in the aftermath of World War I, and explores themes of love, loss, and redemption.
The novel opens with Clara working as an actress with a touring theatre troupe. She is in love with an older actor named Stephen Tye, but he is emotionally unavailable and often cruel to her. When Stephen betrays her, Clara marries Archie, the fiancé she discarded four years earlier. Archie is a kind and gentle man, but he is not the love of Clara’s life.
The novel follows Clara as she tries to come to terms with her choices and find happiness. She struggles with her sexuality, her faith, and her sense of self. Ultimately, she finds her way to a place of peace and acceptance.
The Sugar House is a complex and beautifully written novel that explores the inner lives of women. It is a moving and insightful story of love, loss, and redemption.
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