My Sister Clare — Sara Hylton

Set before and during World War II, this saga moves from the British Isles to India and back again, following the fortunes of Eve and her sister Clare, who dominates those around her. When Eve falls in love with a childhood friend, his love for Clare dominates events and leads to a dramatic climax.

Although her life is already difficult because of the antics of her promiscuous and alcoholic mother, young Eve Meredith has even more trouble when her scandalous older sister comes to India from England