One of Rosamond Lehmann's most acclaimed novels A widely acclaimed novel by one of Virago Modern Classic's bestselling and best-loved classic novelists
DUSTY ANSWER, Rosamond Lehmann's first novel, was published to sensational acclaim in 1927 and became a landmark book of the inter-war period, shocking in its time, capturing the voice of the younger generation.
Living in a small dwelling at the bottom of the lane, the Wyatts never had cause to associate with the family in the big house. This precipitates an unlikely friendship between the two sets of children. This collection of stories explores life in rural England with all its joys, delights, struggles and heartbreaks.