Morgan's Passing by Anne Tyler

Set in Baltimore, this novel follows the life of Morgan Gower, a quirky and enigmatic man who works at a hardware store and has a penchant for adopting various personas. His life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes entangled with a young couple, Emily and Leon Meredith, after a chance encounter at a puppet show. As Morgan becomes increasingly involved in their lives, he grapples with his own identity and the boundaries of reality and fantasy. The story explores themes of self-discovery, the complexity of human relationships, and the search for authenticity in a world filled with facades.

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