The Hand That First Held Mine

by Maggie O'Farrell

First published 2011

Lexie Sinclair, fresh out of university and in disgrace, waits for life to begin. When the sophisticated Innes Kent appears on her doorstep in rural Devon, Lexie seizes the chance to leave and start anew in London\'s vibrant 1950s Soho art scene. As Lexie carves out a life with Innes by her side, she discovers the exhilaration of artistic expression and the risks of unbridled passion. At the heart of this story lies Lexie\'s journey of self-discovery, as she navigates the complexities of love, identity, and the pursuit of purpose.

Genres: art, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary, adult-fiction, 21st-century, family-drama

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water, found-family

Setting: Soho (London, England), England, London, Soho

368 pages · Paperback · Mariner Books

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