Description
In this deeply contemplative novel, a woman seeking refuge from the overwhelming anxieties of modern life retreats to an enclosed convent in the Australian outback. As she grapples with her own despair and the profound irony of seeking solace in a place where despair is considered the unforgivable sin, she becomes immersed in the convent's rituals and rhythms. Amidst a devastating plague of mice and the unsettling presence of a slain nun's body awaiting burial, the narrator confronts themes of guilt, forgiveness, and the fragile nature of human connection. Charlotte Wood masterfully explores existential dread and the search for meaning in a world teetering on the brink, offering a powerful meditation on life, death, and the possibility of finding home in the most unexpected places.
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paperback
Hodder & Stoughton
Published Jan 1, 2025
320 pages
ISBN: 9781399724388
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First Published
2023
Language
eng
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