Frank H. (perryfran) reviewed on 8/26/2008 + 1223 more book reviews

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I enjoyed this both amusing and sad story of a family who immigrated as refugees from Ukrania to the UK after WWII and the plight of the daughters when their 84-year old father marries a much younger buxum woman who is seeking British citizenship. Although Valentina, the young wife, is obviously after the old man's money and citizenship, I felt sorry for her plight and the plight of other immigrants as the story progressed. The novel also tells the story of the family's history during and preceeding the war which was very heartbreaking. Overall, I would recommend this one.

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