First published 2018
The protagonist navigates a world where personal suffering intersects with larger social forces. Georgina Harding places her central character in situations that test both resilience and moral boundaries. The story unfolds as external pressures mount, forcing difficult choices between self-preservation and standing up for others. Each decision carries weight, revealing how individual actions ripple through communities. The narrative explores what it means to be caught in circumstances beyond one's control while still bearing responsibility for one's responses. Harding examines the complex relationship between those who suffer and those who cause suffering, questioning traditional notions of guilt and innocence. The emotional heart of the work lies in its portrayal of human dignity under pressure and the ways people find meaning even in their darkest moments.
Genres: fiction, drama, literary-fiction, contemporary
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-driven, moral-ambiguity
348 pages · Print on Demand · Franklin Classics Trade Press
Content warnings: anxiety, depression, mental-illness