About “A fearful joy”

The novel follows the life of Tabitha from her Victorian childhood through the period after the Second World War, focusing on her experiences as a woman shaped by historical change. Her life includes a difficult early existence, a rise to prominence as a hostess during the 'Yellow Book' period through her relationship with Sturge, and a transformative second marriage to Sir James Gollan, who becomes a national figure during the First World War.

Book details

Published
1949

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How many pages is A fearful joy?

A fearful joy by Joyce Cary has 425 pages.

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