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After learning the unsettling truth about her husband's previous life, Frances feels haunted by the unknowability of his past. In an attempt to clear her head, she wanders around her suburban neighborhood. There, she stumbles upon a garden that seems to be suspended in time, a strange and eerie tableau that blurs the line between present and memory. The scene forces her to confront her relationship with the man she loves and the lingering uncertainties that linger in their shared domestic space. The novel weaves together themes of love, grief, and the supernatural within a realistic suburban setting, creating a palpable atmosphere of tension and curiosity.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Michelle De Kretser
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