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There is overlap in the time period covered by the three novels as Vera goes backwards and forwards in her memories. ''Cabin Fever'', significantly longer than the other two novels, also covers her pregnancy, including her last few months at the hospital, as she tries to conceal her interesting condition and eventually leaves before it becomes a subject of gossip, especially as the father of her baby is apparently now dead, but is rumoured to have impregnated many of her colleagues. Although the story is told in the voice of a much older woman, I thought it was worth remembering that Vera is barely out of her teens. It is not surprising that she doesn't want her romantic love affair to be talked about as just another of Dr Metcalf's conquests.

There is a big cast of other characters, including Vera's parents, friends, colleagues, lovers, employers others. Some have quite a big and/or recurring role in her story, others remain quite shadowy figures in Vera's memory. I was particularly amused and touched by the account of Vera's mother as, despite her embarrassment at her daughter's illegitimate child and other choices, she is a doting and caring grandmother.

Thank you very much to the publishers for sending a copy to the Bookbag.

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