The Marsh King's Daughter by Karen Dionne
The novel follows Helena, a woman who has built a new life for herself after a traumatic childhood in the marshlands of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where she was raised in captivity by her mother and her father, a notorious criminal. When her father escapes from prison, Helena is forced to confront her past and use the survival skills he taught her to track him down before he can harm her family. The story weaves between Helena's present-day pursuit and her memories of a complex and conflicted relationship with her father, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and the enduring impact of childhood experiences.
- Published
- 2017
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
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