Book clubs in Cambridge

The gradual escape by way of education, of a young woman, from the horror of life as a family under the spell of an extremist, despotic father, in the religious world of the Mormons.

It's not especially plot-driven in that it tells the story of a man's journey from a childhood entangled with a fantastical con-man of a father through to a distinguished career as a British intelligence officer, interwoven with his other life, passing information to Czechislovakia.

Broke open my concept of what fiction could do. Absolutely amazing work.

I first read this book about 20odd years ago, and it made me laugh out loud

The audiobook is read by Joanna Lumley, which fits the vibe and main character so well, its a very uplifting read and bright.