The Care and Management of Lies

Set against the backdrop of July 1914, the story explores the evolving friendship between Kezia Marchant and Thea Brissenden, strained by Thea's fervent support for women's suffrage and Kezia's upcoming marriage to Thea's brother, Tom. As war erupts, Kezia receives a book on household management from Thea, hinting at her discontent with Kezia's domestic future. With Tom heading to war and Thea reluctantly joining the fight, Kezia must navigate the challenges of managing the farm and their lives amid the chaos of conflict.