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Sweet Caress
- Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
- Length: 15 hrs and 22 mins
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Publisher's Summary
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Amory's first memory is of her father doing a handstand. She has memories of him returning on leave during the First World War. But his absences, both actual and emotional, are what she chiefly remembers. It is her photographer, uncle Greville, who supplies the emotional bond she needs, and, when he gives her a camera and some rudimentary lessons in photography, unleashes a passion that will irrevocably shape her future.
A spell at boarding school ends abruptly and Amory begins an apprenticeship with Greville in London, living in his flat in Kensington, earning two pounds a week photographing socialites for fashionable magazines. But Amory is hungry for more, and her search for life, love and artistic expression will take her to the demi monde of Berlin of the late 1920s, to New York of the 1930s, to the Blackshirt riots in London and to France in the Second World War, where she becomes one of the first women war photographers. Her desire for experience will lead Amory to further wars, to lovers, husbands and children as she continues to pursue her dreams and battle her demons.
In this enthralling story of a life fully lived, William Boyd has created a sweeping panorama of some of the most defining moments of modern history, told through the camera lens of one unforgettable woman, Amory Clay. It is his greatest achievement to date.
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- hugh h
- 28-04-2022
disappointing
I am a great fan of William Boyd and have read a number of his novels. however I found Sweet Caress lacked any sense of drama maybe until near the end. It seemed to be primarily a story about a beautiful very opinionated woman , meeting a succession of handsome wealthy men, who helped her succeed in her career .
the narration by Juliet Stevenson was outstanding however and could not be faulted.
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- David
- 06-08-2021
Beautifully written and beautifully performed
A remarkable story about an inspiring woman! Totally absorbing with the most beautiful ending. What a way to spend lockdown in Sydney - brilliant in all possible ways.
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