Description

When Esme Lennox mysteriously reappears after fifty years in a psychiatric institution, her great-niece Iris is tasked with uncovering the truth behind her aunt's shocking disappearance. As Esme struggles to reintegrate into a world that has moved on without her, the two women form an unexpected bond that gradually reveals the secrets, betrayals, and sacrifices that shaped both their lives. Spanning decades and weaving together themes of art, love, motherhood, and the devastating consequences of hidden truths, this haunting novel explores how the choices we make—and the ones made for us—can echo across generations. O'Farrell masterfully constructs a narrative that challenges our understanding of sanity, freedom, and the price of silence. A compelling meditation on resilience and redemption, this is a story about the power of connection to heal even the deepest wounds.

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paperback

Headline Publishing Group

Published Jan 1, 2010

ISBN: 9780755308453

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Details

First Published

2006

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O'Farrell.

Mental Health/Institutionalization
Abuse
Death/Grief