Description
In this gripping dual-timeline novel, a young woman grappling with her mother's violent past uncovers a forgotten story of resilience and injustice within the walls of a decaying asylum. As Izzy cataloged artifacts from a shuttered institution, she discovers a hidden journal and letters that reveal the tragic fate of Clara Cartwright, a flapper committed against her will in the 1920s. The parallels between Clara's struggle for autonomy and Izzy's own family trauma draw her deeper into the mystery, forcing her to confront painful truths about mental illness, family secrets, and the choices that define us. This compelling narrative explores the strength of women across generations as they navigate societal constraints and personal adversity, ultimately questioning the nature of sanity and the echoes of the past.
Available Editions
paperback
Kensington Books
Published Dec 31, 2013
336 pages
ISBN: 9780758278463
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Details
First Published
2013
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for What She Left Behind by Ellen Marie Wiseman.