The virgin in the garden
by A. S. Byatt
Popularity 16
A new play, the highlight of a magnificent local festival celebrating the coronation of Elizabeth II, brings together the young playwright and a brilliant but eccentric family whose personal dramas soon eclipse the entire production.
FictionMan-woman relationshipsTheaterEnglish teachersFrederica Potter (Fictitious character)Yorkshire (England)Historical fictionFamiliesHistoryNineteen fiftiesFiction, historicalFiction, family life