Description
In a quiet village still haunted by the echoes of war, a mysterious outsider is hired to renovate a dilapidated house, unaware of the secrets buried within its walls. As he works, fragments of the past begin to surface, revealing a complex web of relationships and a history the community has long tried to forget. This powerful novel explores the enduring impact of conflict, the nature of truth, and the unexpected connections that can bind people together, even in the face of profound loss.
Available Editions
paperback
Bloomsbury
Published Jan 1, 2013
293 pages
ISBN: 9781408817667
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Details
First Published
2013
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Hired Man by Aminatta Forna.
Violence
Death/Grief
War/Trauma