Full Circle - Hardcover

An inappropriate love affair sets a tragic chain of events in motion - Louise Legrand is the wilful young daughter of Madeline and her first husband. Oscar Swain is Madeline's bedridden second husband. Madeline's first mother-in-law offers to pay for Louise to have art lessons, but when Louise falls in love with Daniel, her middle-aged art teacher, and they elope to America, no one realizes it will start a train of events which will lead to tragedy.

"Oldfield's historical novel provides an intriguing look at the culture of indulged young Brits in the heyday of the British Empire" Booklist on Summer Lightning "Oldfield's protagonists have strength of character" Booklist on Henry's Women "The author's keen observation and deft use of language make for intriguing glimpses into the many vagaries of human nature, from jealousy to fear, passion, betrayal, joy, courage, and grief" Booklist on Turning Leaves "A poignant and satisfying tale" Booklist on Early One Morning"