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Devoted Ladies
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General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025596358
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 322
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Devoted Ladies is a razor-sharp satire of high-society life and the unsettling complexities of human obsession. Written with Molly Keane's characteristic wit and dark insight, the novel explores the suffocating and manipulative bond between two women, Jessica and Jane. As they navigate the frantic social whirl of London and the rugged landscapes of rural Ireland, their relationship is tested by jealousy, social ambition, and the arrival of outsiders who threaten to disrupt their private, destructive world.
Keane masterfully dissects the manners and morals of the Anglo-Irish gentry, blending sparkling comedy with chilling psychological depth. The narrative captures the decadence and underlying cruelty of the era, portraying a cast of characters who are as fragile as they are fierce. Devoted Ladies stands as a compelling example of early 20th-century literature that dares to examine the darker corners of friendship and devotion.
Through its elegant prose and biting social commentary, this work remains a significant contribution to the tradition of satirical fiction. It offers readers a fascinating glimpse into a vanished world while providing a timeless study of power dynamics, emotional control, and the performative nature of social status.
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