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Sarah Waters
Affinity
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"Affinity," by Sarah Waters, is a haunting and intricate novel that explores themes of love, identity, and class in Victorian England. The story centers around Margaret Prior, a privileged young woman who, after a failed suicide attempt, begins visiting the women's wing of Millbank Prison as part of a rehabilitation effort. There, she meets Selina Dawes, a spiritualist and medium who has been imprisoned for fraud. As Margaret becomes increasingly drawn to Selina, she finds herself questioning her own identity and desires. The two women develop a complex and intense relationship, with Margaret becoming Selina's benefactor and Selina using her spiritualist abilities to communicate with the dead. However, as the relationship deepens, it becomes clear that Selina is not all that she seems, and Margaret is drawn into a web of deceit and danger. Waters' writing is rich and evocative, bringing the grimy, bustling streets of Victorian London to life in vivid detail. She masterfully creates a sense of foreboding and unease, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat as the story unfolds. The novel also offers a fascinating exploration of the role of women in Victorian society, and the ways in which they were often forced to conform to societal expectations. "Affinity" is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction, mystery, and psychological thrillers. It is a beautifully written and deeply moving story that will stay with the reader long after the final page has been turned...
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