Dulcie is 29 going on 70, she becomes obsessed with her friend's previous employer and finds out everything she can about him, including going to the church where is brother is a vicar, and the seaside hotel that his mother runs. It's an odd book. I like Pym's style of writing, and stories about ordinary people, but this one didn't quite get it right for me. Excellent Women was better. There are too many coincidences and the end is wrapped up ridiculously neatly. But still fun to read.
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