The Spyglass, by Elizabeth Jane Howard: the story of a couple. The novel is presented in layers.
It is built backwards. It begins in 1950. The Flemings are giving an engagement dinner for their son, Julian. Poor June, full of hope, doesn't know what awaits her. During the war, Conrad is never there. His mysterious profession sends him to the four corners of the country. Rewind to 1937, where… This article is reserved for subscribers. You have 74% left to discover.