MONICA DICKENS
When, during World War II, the radio announces the sinking of the British ship on which her husband was serving, time stops for Mary. While she waits for more news, and to avoid despairing in the face of an uncertain future, she begins to recall her happy days in 1930s England: her childhood in Somerset, school in Kensington, her first trips, jobs, and loves.
Monica Dickens, great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens, was inspired by her own life to write Mariana, a heartwarming, funny, and moving coming-of-age novel. Mary's unforgettable story reminds us that, in the darkest times, we can find light in remembering those days past that have shaped us to who we are.
