Description
When a renowned magician known as Parsifal dies suddenly, his devoted assistant Sabine is left to navigate the aftermath and the secrets he left behind. Parsifal, who claimed to have no living family, had a complex life, including a long-term relationship with his lover Phan and a marriage to Sabine after Phan's death. Sabine soon discovers that Parsifal's carefully constructed past unravels with the arrival of his estranged mother and sister, forcing her to confront the hidden truths of his origins and the reasons for his self-imposed exile. This novel explores themes of identity, love, loss, and the intricate ways we construct our lives and relationships.
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paperback
Fourth Estate
Published Jan 1, 1998
357 pages
ISBN: 9781857028157
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Details
First Published
1997
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Magician's Assistant by Ann Patchett.