The Death Of The HeartBy: Elizabeth Bowen 'One of the best novels about a young woman that Ive ever read' Greta Gerwig When sixteen year old Portia is orphaned, she is plunged into the sophisticated and politely treacherous world of her wealthy half brother's home. There she encounters the attractive cad Eddie. To him, Portia is at once child and woman, and he fears her gushing love. To her, Eddie is the only reason to be alive. But when Eddie follows Portia to a sea side