Vintage Lancer Paperback Edition of Sanctuary by Frank Swinnerton, 1966

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Overview

Author: Frank Swinnerton, a highly prominent English novelist and literary critic of the early-to-mid 20th century.

Sub-title: "An affectionate account of eight endearing women."

Publisher: Lancer Books (Catalog No. 71358-150).

Original Publication: The novel was first published in 1966 by Hutchinson & Co., Ltd in the United Kingdom.

Style Anchor: The cover explicitly states it is written "In the tradition of R. F. Delderfield," targeting readers who enjoy sweeping, character-driven English domestic dramas and family sagas.

Setting & Narrative Focus

The story is set in a large English estate or care home (evoked by the large brick manor pictured on the cover) and centers around the interconnected lives, histories, and shared experiences of eight distinct women seeking refuge or community together.