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Mislaid is the first novel by Nell Zink. It centers on the complex relationships within a family, tracing bonds among mothers and daughters, brothers and sisters, and fathers and sons. Set in a historical context, the story examines themes of race awareness, the experience of runaway wives, and the nuanced layers of cultural heritage and identity. Zink’s prose offers a thoughtful look at how family dynamics shape personal and cultural history.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Nell Zink
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