Joanna Briscoe crea narrativas inquietantes y excepcionales que profundizan en las complejidades de la sexualidad, la memoria y los secretos familiares. Sus novelas se caracterizan por una atmósfera cautivadora y una exploración profunda de la psique humana. El distintivo estilo de escritura de Briscoe atrae a los lectores hacia historias que son a la vez perturbadoras y profundamente perspicaces. Es conocida por su habilidad para capturar los matices de las relaciones y las verdades ocultas dentro de las familias.
Exploring themes of desire and obsession, this gripping narrative delves into the complexities of human relationships. The story captivates readers with its intense emotional depth and the characters' intricate motivations. As the plot unfolds, it reveals the darker sides of love and longing, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The author's signature style promises a compelling and immersive experience that will resonate long after the last page is turned.
The new novel by Joanna Briscoe, the bestselling author of Sleep With Me.
Richard and Lelia's child is conceived in a moment of giggling chaos as they dress for a Christmas party. They arrive rudely late and still glowing, and barely register a slight, drab woman in the hall. Sylvie. As their baby grows, so does the presence of Sylvie - she seems to be nowhere, yet everywhere, harmless yet sinister. Richard is seduced by her subtle, inexplicable charm, while Lelia, struggling with Richard's sudden ambivalence towards their baby, finds that she is haunted by painful memories. And Sylvie remains as invisible as she wants to be - that is the source of her power. Beware of mice…
Teenager Eleanor studies hard at school,dreams of escape from a rural upbringingby going to university..then she falls in love,but with her mother's new female friend!This is set against the backdrop of the West Country.