Persephone Books discussion

I'm a little more than halfway done...is anyone ready to discuss? I love the relationship between Louisa and Rachel.

I really enjoyed this. It was my first Dorothy Whipple and I'm looking forward to reading more. I thought Louisa was lovely, and her charm came across very well. Charles's too. I also liked (or rather, loved to hate) Ambrose!

I liked to hate Ambrose, too. I was intrigued by the companion Kate ...somehow her feelings and needs were always at odds with Louisa's good hearted intentions.

Ugh, that Ambrose... :) Whipple didn't have a lot of nice things to say about the men in the stories. I think the only admirable man in the story was John (after Charles died, anyway). I think my favorite character was Kate, because she was so complex. I don't blame her for the way she reacted at the end of the story...Louisa was right--learning about her son's visit and about the "celibate priest" was too much for Kate. I wonder what will happen to Kate in the future?

I am not too optimistic about Kate's future. Seems like the only way she can support herself is as a companion...so few options for women in those days