Havisham

Paperback. 368 English Faber and Faber There was a delicate tracery of gold foil on the back of the dress How strange that such a consummately made garment should be worn for this one day only But. as every girl. growing up understood. her wedding day was the most significant she would a womans crowning glory.Catherine Havisham was born into privilege Handsome. imperious. she is the daughter of a wealthy brewer. and lives in luxury in Satis House But she.. is never far from the smell of hops and the arresting letters on the brewhouse wall -. HAVISHAM A reminder of all she owes to the family name and the family business.Sent by her father to stay with the Chadwycks. Catherine discovers literature. music and masquerades - elegant pastimes to remove the taint of new money But for all her growing sophistication Catherine is anything but worldly...