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Polished Glass

by C.W. Reed · 2008

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Alice Glass returns in January 1944, after her year's service in Egypt to a home posting on the south coast. She seeks out her beloved Beth, who is now living in London, married and mother of six-month-old baby. In spite of Elsbeth's former renunciation, the girls discover their feelings for each other are as deep as ever.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thislesbianlesbianMore like thisLess of thisWorld War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of this
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womenwomenMore like thisLess of this
Setting
World War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of thisEnglandEnglandMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 224 pages

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