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The Nutmeg Tree by Margery Sharp
The Nutmeg Tree by Margery Sharp
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The Nutmeg Tree (1937) is a lighthearted, witty novel by British author Margery Sharp about Julia Packett, a free-spirited, bohemian mother who travels to France to reconnect with her estranged, conservative daughter. Set in the interwar period, the story follows Julia's humorous efforts to blend into her daughter’s high-society life while navigating romantic complications
Key Plot and Character Details
The Premise: Julia, having left her daughter Susan with in-laws after her husband died in WWI, is summoned to France when 20-year-old Susan needs advice on marriage.
- The Conflict: Julia is fun-loving and financially precarious, while her daughter has been raised to be a proper, rigid prig.
- The Complications: The plot thickens with the arrival of Susan's stern legal guardian, Sir William Waring, and a, charming, clever playboy.
- Themes: The novel, often compared to a sophisticated romantic comedy, explores themes of unconventionality, motherhood, and societal expectations.
- Reception: It was highly successful, featuring in multiple printings, and is praised for its humorous and character-driven narrative.
