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The Hours Before Dawn

by Celia Fremlin · 1959

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This novel, one of the Virago Crime Classics, combines humour with a look at the danger and suspense in the tyranny of motherhood. It also explores the redeeming power of love.

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Setting
1950s1950sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 216 pages

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