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Maud Cleveland, a woman whose mind is fraying from early dementia, finds herself unable to keep track of everyday tasks—buying unnecessary fruit, forgetting tea, and scribbling notes to herself. Determined not to be forgotten by her own fading memory, she embarks on a desperate search for her friend Elizabeth, whose disappearance has haunted her for years. As Maud delves deeper, she discovers a web of hidden truths that connect Elizabeth’s case to the unsolved disappearance of her sister Sukey, a mystery that dates back to the post‑war era. With humor and poignancy, the novel follows Maud’s courageous investigation, blending mystery and psychological insight into a moving portrait of aging, memory, and family loyalty.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: Emma Healey
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