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  1. May 26, 2022 · For most of them it is the last summer of their youth, with the heady exhilarations and freedoms of lost innocence, as well as the fears of the coming war. The Camomile Lawn moves from Cornwall to London and back again, over the years, telling the stories of the cousins, their family and their friends, united by shared losses and lovers, by ...

  2. Jul 23, 2020 · For most of them it is the last summer of their youth, with the heady exhilarations and freedoms of lost innocence, as well as the fears of the coming war.The Camomile Lawn moves from Cornwall to London and back again, over the years, telling the stories of the cousins, their family and their friends, united by shared losses and lovers, by family ties and the absurd conditions imposed by war ...

  3. International Bestseller: A novel of youthful love and loss and "a powerful evocation of the war years" in England (The Guardian). On a hot August evening in 1939, cousins Oliver, Calypso, Polly, Walter, and Sophy spent one last night together, celebrating the end of summer, at the home of their aunt and uncle.

  4. Sep 2, 2024 · The Camomile Lawn. 1992 - United Kingdom. Based on Mary Wesley’s novel of the same name and directed by Sir Peter Hall, The Camomile Lawn is a compelling blend of romance, drama, and war, set against the backdrop of World War II. It aired on Channel 4 and consists of five episodes, each weaving a rich tapestry of love, loss, and resilience.

  5. Jan 1, 2001 · The Camomile Lawn moves from Cornwall to London and back again, over the years, telling the stories of the cousins, their family and their friends, united by shared losses and lovers, by family ties and the absurd conditions imposed by war as their paths cross and recross over the years. Mary Wesley presents an extraordinarily vivid and lively picture of wartime London: the rationing ...

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  6. Jun 2, 2016 · A beloved bestseller from an author ahead of her time, The Camomile Lawn is a waspishly witty, devil-may-care delight. Publisher: Vintage Publishing. ISBN: 9781784871284. Number of pages: 352. Weight: 248 g. Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 22 mm. MEDIA REVIEWS. Provides equal does of sex and repression in war-torn Britain with panache and pace - The ...

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  8. The Camomile Lawn. Escape to the Cornish cliffs in the dizzying heat of August 1939, where five cousins are making the most of the last summer of their youth. Oliver is just back from the Spanish Civil War and world-weary at only nineteen. Calypso is gorgeous, utterly selfish and determined to marry for money.

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