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Affinity
Book • 2000
'Affinity' is a historical novel set in Victorian England, exploring themes of spiritualism, imprisonment, and forbidden love.
The story follows Margaret Prior, a woman from a privileged background who becomes a 'lady visitor' at Millbank Prison.
There, she meets Selina Dawes, a captivating spiritualist imprisoned for her involvement in a séance gone wrong.
As Margaret becomes increasingly drawn to Selina, she begins to question her own sanity and the true nature of Selina's powers.
The novel delves into the claustrophobic world of the prison, the complexities of female relationships, and the deceptive nature of appearances, culminating in a shocking twist that challenges the reader's perceptions.
The story follows Margaret Prior, a woman from a privileged background who becomes a 'lady visitor' at Millbank Prison.
There, she meets Selina Dawes, a captivating spiritualist imprisoned for her involvement in a séance gone wrong.
As Margaret becomes increasingly drawn to Selina, she begins to question her own sanity and the true nature of Selina's powers.
The novel delves into the claustrophobic world of the prison, the complexities of female relationships, and the deceptive nature of appearances, culminating in a shocking twist that challenges the reader's perceptions.
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