Mary Loudon è l'acclamata autrice di quattro libri di saggistica pubblicati in tutto il mondo con grande successo. Ha inoltre contribuito con saggi e poesie a sei antologie. Il suo romanzo d'esordio, My House Is Falling Down, segna il suo ingresso nella narrativa. Loudon è un'esperta oratrice e conduttrice, avendo partecipato a oltre 200 trasmissioni radiofoniche e televisive.
A vivid and compelling novel about a modern love triangle that asks some provocative questions: what happens when you tell the whole truth in marriage? Is it still infidelity if nobody lies? Can you really love two people at once?
This poignant work offers a deeply introspective exploration of grief and loss, resonating with anyone who has experienced the premature absence of a loved one. Through smart and affecting prose, it invites readers to reflect on their own emotions and the complexities of mourning, providing comfort and understanding in the face of heartache. The self-critical nature of the narrative adds depth, making it a valuable read for those navigating their own journeys of remembrance and healing.
'Am 21. Januar 2001, als ich in Frankreich beim Skifahren war, lag meine Schwester Catherine in England im Sterben. Ich wusste nicht, dass man sie in ein Krankenhaus eingeliefert hatte, wusste nicht, dass sie an Krebs erkrankt war, und hatte keine Ahnung, dass sie eine neue Identität angenommen hatte.' Die wahre Geschichte von Mary Loudon, die dem Leben und der Identität ihrer schizophrenen Schwester auf die Spur zu kommen versucht. Bewegend und faszinierend.