Description
In the sweltering grip of a London heatwave, a family crisis erupts when the patriarch, Robert, inexplicably vanishes, leaving his wife Gretta and their three adult children adrift. As the oppressive heat mirrors the simmering tensions within the family, each member is forced to confront buried secrets, unspoken resentments, and the complex web of lies that has bound them together for years. From the youngest daughter's hidden struggles to the eldest son's marital woes, the novel masterfully dissects the intricate dynamics of family relationships, revealing how past choices continue to shape present realities. Maggie O'Farrell, a celebrated master of the family drama, crafts a taut and compelling narrative that explores the enduring power of connection and the profound impact of truth, even in the most challenging circumstances.
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paperback
Headline Publishing Group
Published Jan 1, 2013
338 pages
ISBN: 9780755358786
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Details
First Published
2013
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Instructions for a Heatwave by Maggie O'Farrell.