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Charity
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- Book Synopsis
- Secrets, lies, and a shared past ignite a generational clash in London. Edith, a widow haunted by colonial Kenya, seeks a carer. Lauren, from the East End, needs a home. A rent-free room seems ideal, but their worlds collide, revealing hidden truths. Why is Lauren drawn to Edith's past? Is Paul, the lodger, truly honest? And how does Charity, a Mau Mau victim, connect them all?In Madeline Dewhurst's captivating debut, race, class, and generation intertwine, spinning a web of deceit. As secrets surface, who will emerge as the spider, and who the fly? Perfect for readers seeking domestic dramas, historical perspectives, and complex characters.
- About The Author
- Madeline Dewhurst studied English at Queens University Belfast and went on to complete an MA in Research and a Ph.D. at Queen Mary, University of London. She also has an MA in Creative Writing from Royal Holloway. She is an academic in English and Creative Writing at the Open University. Her previous writing includes fiction, journalism, and drama. Charity, which was longlisted for the Bath Novel Award, is her first novel. She now lives in Kent.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781785632303
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Lightning Books, (26 April 2021)
- Number of Pages
- 320
- Weight
- 218 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 197 x 127 x 20 mm
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