Kit Pearson's long-awaited new novel tells the story of the five Bell
children, each of them coping in various ways in the aftermath of their
mother's death. Set in the 1950s and seen through the perspective of the
middle child, 11-year-old Corrie, Pearson's story illustrates how a rich
fantasy life both helps and hinders children trying to cope with loss,
loneliness, and growing up.While elder sister Roz is growing up and out
of the desire for fantasy games, eldest brother Sebastian, who fancies
himself Sir Lancelot in their Round Table game, continues to need them
as much as ever,