Readers first meet Simone Lerrante, a Belgian war orphan, as a child refugee in Sussex, England, her memory damaged by trauma. This novel offers a kaleidoscopic vision of her fractured life and piecemeal understanding of self across multiple points of view. Following her from Cambridge to New York City and across the United States–through a disastrous marriage, thwarted desire, and the purgatory of academic backwaters–the novel charts Simone’s unexpected reconnection with her past, which provides both autonomy and inspiration for her future. Janet Burroway slowly reveals a multifaceted, fascinating protagonist, who observes her own life without always allowing herself to be immersed in it. Spanning seven decades, this story is both epic and contained, rewarding readers at every turn.
Author: Janet Burroway
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
Published: 11/04/2025
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 8.43h x 5.51w x 0.71d
ISBN: 9780299353841
Language: English
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