Together and Apart
(Author) Margaret KennedyBetsy Canning is dissatisfied with life. She has always taken pains to be healthy, popular and well-treated, but despite her wealth, her comfortable homes and beautiful children, happiness eludes her. The problem must lie, she thinks, in her marriage to Alec, and a neat, civilised divorce seems the perfect solution. But talk of divorce sparks interference from family and friends, and soon public opinion tears into the fragile fabric of family life and private desire. Alec and Betsy's marriage will not be the only casualty, and in this newly complicated world, happiness is more elusive than ever.
Margaret Kennedy
Margaret Kennedy (1896-1967) was a British novelist and playwright known for her insightful characterizations and sharp wit. She wrote over a dozen novels, with her most famous work being "The Constant Nymph" (1924), which was adapted into a successful play and film. Kennedy's writing style was characterized by its keen observations of human nature, intricate plotting, and subtle humor. She was a prominent figure in the interwar literary scene and made significant contributions to the portrayal of complex relationships and social dynamics in her works. Kennedy's impact on literature can be seen in her ability to capture the complexities of human emotions and relationships with nuance and depth.
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