The Vanishing Act Of Esme Lennox by Maggie O'Farrell
Set against the backdrop of 1930s Edinburgh and modern-day Scotland, this poignant narrative weaves together the lives of two women separated by time and circumstance. The story unfolds as Iris Lockhart, a young woman grappling with her own personal dilemmas, discovers that she has a great-aunt, Esme, who has been confined to a psychiatric institution for over sixty years. As Iris delves into the mysterious past of her forgotten relative, she unravels a tapestry of family secrets, societal injustices, and the haunting consequences of a life interrupted. Through evocative prose, the tale explores themes of identity, memory, and the enduring impact of the past on the present.
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- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- British
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- Pages
- 240-300
- Original Language
- English
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