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Name: The Accidental
Rating: 4 (6 reviews)
Author: Ali Smith

The Accidental follows a middle‑class English family on a village holiday in Norfolk, when an uninvited guest named Amber appears. Her presence unsettles every member, and after being expelled by the mother, Eve, the impact of her stay lingers long after the family returns to London. The novel explores how a single moment can undermine everyday life and reconfigure personal truths.

First publish date: 2005

Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama

Authors: Ali Smith

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