The Garden Party and Other Stories (Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics)

A Dysfunctional Family: At the center is Sage’s grandfather: a bitter, theatrical vicar in a remote Welsh border village, whose affairs and secret diaries cast a long shadow.
Post-War Britain: A vivid portrait of a claustrophobic childhood in an England of rationing, social codes, and secrets, where escape seems impossible.
Coming of Age: From a girl who finds refuge in books to a sixteen-year-old facing an unexpected pregnancy, Sage’s journey is sharp, unsentimental, and unforgettable.
A Mother-Daughter Story: The complex, often painful relationships between three generations of women are laid bare with wit and breathtaking honesty.

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