by John Fowles
First published 1985
In 1736, a young woman vanishes without a trace. Her disappearance draws a magistrate into a labyrinth of secrets and lies. As he unravels the mystery, he confronts the unsettling nature of truth itself. Fowles weaves a captivating tale that blurs the lines between history, fiction, and the human condition.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, mystery, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: mystery, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Great Britain
Period: 18th century
144 pages · Paperback · Plume