Experience the profound journey of two remarkable women in 'Old Lovegood Girls.' Authored by a bestselling, award-winning writer, this captivating tale unfolds at Lovegood Junior College for Girls in 1958, where Feron Hood and Merry Jellicoe are unexpectedly paired as roommates. Set against the backdrop of this historically rich institution, known for its beautiful Doric columns and strong sense of tradition, their fierce friendship blossoms, hiding undercurrents of rivalry and untold secrets. As both women navigate the complexities of life, their paths diverge after college, yet the bond they shared proves unbreakable. A decade later, they find themselves seeking each other's essence once more, reigniting a spark that time could not extinguish. This beautifully crafted narrative explores themes of friendship, influence, and the enduring connections that shape our lives. With 352 pages of literary brilliance from Bloomsbury, the book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intricate dynamics of female relationships. Condition: Brand New, ISBN: 9781632868237, Format: Trade paperback (UK), Year: 2021. Delivery information: Fast shipping to your doorstep, ready to dive into this must-have addition to your collection of contemporary literature!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781632868237
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 352


Description:
"As always, wry, beadye-eyed, acute." Margaret Atwood, via Twitter
From the bestselling, award-winning author of Flora and Evensong comes the story of two remarkable women and the complex friendship between them that spans decades.

When the dean of Lovegood Junior College for Girls decides to pair Feron Hood with Merry Jellicoe as roommates in 1958, she has no way of knowing the far-reaching consequences of the match. Feron, who has narrowly escaped from a dark past, instantly takes to Merry and her composed personality. Surrounded by the traditions and four-story Doric columns of Lovegood, the girls--and their friendship--begin to thrive. But underneath their fierce friendship is a stronger, stranger bond, one comprised of secrets, rivalry, and influence--with neither of them able to predict that Merry is about to lose everything she grew up taking for granted, and that their time together will be cut short.
Ten years later, Feron and Merry haven't spoken since college. Life has led them into vastly different worlds. But, as Feron says, once someone is inside your "reference aura," she stays there forever. And when each woman finds herself in need of the other's essence, that spark--that remarkable affinity, unbroken by time--between them is reignited, and their lives begin to shift as a result.

Luminous and masterfully crafted, Old Lovegood Girls is the story of a powerful friendship between talented writers, two college friends who have formed a bond that takes them through decades of a fast-changing world, finding and losing and finding again the one friendship that d