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A Cup of Tea
A Cup of Tea
Author: Amy Ephron
Born to privilege, Rosemary Fell has wealth, well-connected friends, and a handsome fiance, Philip Alsop. One cold and rainy night she sees, under a street lamp, the mysterious Eleanor Smith huddled against the elements. In a moment of beneficence, Rosemary invites the penniless young woman home for a cup of tea. — Arriving on the scene, Philip n...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780345425706
ISBN-10: 0345425707
Publication Date: 1998
Pages: 224
Rating:
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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3.4 stars, based on 87 ratings
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 6
A remarkable little gem. If you are searching for something thought-provoking for your next airplane ride or lazy afternoon, I recommend "A Cup of Tea." The ending sneaked up on me. Exquisitely structured!
curledupwithabook avatar reviewed A Cup of Tea on + 169 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
What a surprising delight this short novel was. It tells a story in a very minimalist style. You get to know the characters, as the story builds, through their actions and thoughts rather than detailed descriptions of traits and physical qualities. A self-involved woman decides to do a kind deed, but for narcissistic reasons, and this decision sets off a slow chain of events that impacts the lives of many. At its core, this is a short and powerful story of the impact of selfish decisions. You will find it hard to put down, as you'll sense the impending train wreck, and it's easily finished in one sitting. Highly recommended.
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Helpful Score: 5
Set in 1917, when the world is profoundly changing, this book tells the story of two women from totally different circumstances and the man they both love. It has a bit of an "Upstairs, Downstairs" feel. It is inspired by the famous Katherine Mansfield short story, by the same name. Darkly romantic and compelling.
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Helpful Score: 2
a sweet story of ill fated love in New York circa World War One. a charming slip of a book - I really enjoyed it.
AZmom875 avatar reviewed A Cup of Tea on + 624 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This book is truly worth reading, but it keep in mind it is short about 200 pages and it was written by Amy Ephron.

Amy is a screen writer. She wrote for the Electric company and was the producer for The Secret Garden. She comes from a Hollywood background so her book reads more like a movie in some ways.

For instance in a movie there is foreshadowing. The beginning relates to the end. Not all writers do this. This doesnt make the writing bad, just different. I could see another author using the same story and it would be written very different. No big twists or turns in this book. But not every book needs that either.

I do like that there are some themes about Duty and honor, and crumbling rolls of women around the time of world war one.
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This book takes place in New York city in the turbulent year of 1917. This darkly romantic novel engages us with impeccable plotting and a deep sense of foreboding, propelling us toward its shocking conclusion.
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An okay read. Something short to pass the time.


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