After Me Comes The Flood by Sarah Perry

In this atmospheric and enigmatic novel, a man named John Cole unexpectedly finds himself at a mysterious house in the English countryside after his car breaks down. The house is inhabited by a group of peculiar individuals, each with their own secrets and burdens. As John becomes entangled in their lives, he grapples with themes of identity, isolation, and the passage of time. The narrative unfolds with a haunting, dreamlike quality, exploring the boundaries between reality and illusion, and leaving readers questioning the nature of fate and human connection.

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