Description
In the stifling heat of a 1950s California summer, a suburban housewife disappears, leaving behind a chilling mystery and a bloodstain on her kitchen floor. As neighbors organize search parties, the family's housekeeper, Ruby, finds herself drawn into the investigation, holding secrets that could unravel the perfect facade of their idyllic community. This atmospheric debut masterfully explores themes of inequality, prejudice, and the quiet desperation simmering beneath the surface of the American Dream. It's a compelling page-turner that questions the true cost of uncovering buried truths in a world determined to maintain its polished exterior.
Available Editions
paperback
Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.
Published Feb 2, 2021
281 pages
ISBN: 9781838772291
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Details
First Published
2021
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Long, Long Afternoon by Inga Vesper.