num_pages: 187
description: Originally published in 1977, this novel is set in New Orleans and tells the story of Helene Thatcher, at work and in her relationships. Author of four books, Valerie Martin's other titles include "Mary Reilly" and "Alexandra". The moist air clings to lips and shoulders like an exhausted lover, Helene Thatcher is a woman on the move. The hungry and helpless come to her during the day. She is a welfare worker; she is kind and listens but keeps her distance. She is on the move. At night, her lovers come - the teacher, the drug addict, the madman.She is kind, and loves, but she keeps her cool, keeps her distance, keeps on the move. Her life is a modern love story and she is a woman who will set your heart in motion - if you can keep up with her.' Compelling' Elizabeth Berridge, Daily Telegraph 'Valerie Martin is contemporary and extraordinary' Boston Globe Powerful' Lucy Hughes-Hallett. Vogue Cover illustration by Lee Stannard
language: English
title: Set In Motion
titlecomplete: Set In Motion
genres: Fiction
ratings_count: 42
places: New Orleans, Louisiana
publisher: Black Swan