The Vanishing Act Of Esme Lennox: A Novel

Name: The Vanishing Act Of Esme Lennox: A Novel
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Rating: 4.1 (13369 reviews)
Author: Maggie O'Farrell

by Maggie O'Farrell

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

4.1 (13,369)

4.1 stars from 13,369 reviews. One of the highest rated Historical Fiction books we track.

256 pages~4.3 hr readPublished by Center Point Pub.Published 2006-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love gothic family mysteries where the real horror is the secrets people keep, not the supernatural.
You're drawn to stories about women confined, silenced, or erased from history, told with psychological depth.
You appreciate intricate narratives that move between timelines and reveal why someone matters only when they're gone.

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You prefer straightforward linear plots without structural complexity or multiple time periods.
You want your mysteries solved neatly by the final page, not left with uncomfortable ambiguity about the past.
You're looking for fast-paced thriller mechanics rather than atmospheric, character-driven literary exploration.

About this book

Iris Lockhart, who runs a vintage-clothing shop in Edinburgh while navigating a complicated relationship with a married boyfriend, receives an unexpected call: her great-aunt Esme is being released from Cauldstone Hospital after sixty-one years. Iris's grandmother Kitty had always claimed to be an only child, but Esme's papers reveal she is Kitty's sister. Iris recognizes her dead father's features in Esme's face. Esme has been deemed harmless and sane enough to rejoin society, yet she remains essentially a stranger to the family—one whose very existence was kept hidden. When Esme leaves the hospital ward, she brings with her long-buried family secrets. As Iris considers taking her in, she must confront what dangerous truths she might inherit. This historical fiction explores family secrets, lost lives, and the revelations that come with truth.

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Currently 4.1★ from 13,369 reviews

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