An English boarding school arranged marriages and girlfriends who have a mind of their own
Southend-on-Sea, England, 1860: For the unconventional Lucie from Lübeck, a world collapses when her parents send her to the prestigious Heygate boarding school for girls. There she is to prepare for her duties as a lady and get to know Arthur, the man who has already been chosen for her. Lucie quickly clashes with her flatmate Amabel, who is determined to fulfil the wishes of her family and her fiancé. It is only after a summer ball in London that the two girls confess their worries about the future to each other. A tender friendship develops and Lucie feels attracted to her, which confuses her. Especially when the attractive Arthur begins to court her ...
"With 'My Dearest Lovers', Anna Husen impressively shows how easily the boundaries between friendship and love blur and that we can't choose who we give our hearts to. This story is full of longing and hope - I felt like a Heygate girl looking for love myself." - Regina Meissner, author
