"Bid Me to Live" is a semi-autobiographical novel that explores the emotional turmoil and personal growth of a young woman named Julia Ashton during World War I. Set against the backdrop of the literary circles of London, the narrative delves into Julia's complex relationships with her husband, a poet suffering from war trauma, and her passionate affair with another writer. The novel poignantly captures the struggles of love, the search for artistic identity, and the impact of war on personal lives, reflecting the author's own experiences within the bohemian world of early 20th-century poets and artists.

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