Lappin and Lappinova is a novel by Virginia Woolf, first published in 1930. It tells the story of two sisters, Lappin and Lappinova, who live in a small village in the English countryside. The sisters are very close, but their lives are drastically changed when their father dies and they are forced to move to London. In London, the sisters find themselves in a strange and unfamiliar world. They struggle to adjust to their new life, and soon find themselves in a precarious situation. They must find a way to survive in a city that is both hostile and unfamiliar. The novel follows the sisters as they navigate their new lives in London, and as they come to terms with the changes that have been thrust upon them. Along the way, they discover the power of friendship and the strength of family. Ultimately, they learn to embrace their new lives and find a way to make a home in the city.
By Virginia Woolf · First published 1939 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Fiction, Romance