The Mirror by Lynn Freed
A young Englishwoman, spirited, bold, sexually liberated and ruthless, arrives in South Africa in the 1920s to take up a position as a housekeeper. She proceeds to reinvent herself brazenly, getting on through depression, deceit and disappointment.
'An elegant and unusual novel, pitch-perfect from first word to last, beautifully crafted and stunningly honest in its illumination of what women really wantLike Duras' The Lover, it shines unexpected light into corners we all experience but seldom discuss.' Andrea Barrett, author of The Voyage of the Narwhal 'A woman in full possession of her powers is a thrilling sight, and the powerful woman at the centre of The Mirror conducts her life on her own unequivocal terms. The results are surprising and erotic, rendered in brisk, mordant prose by a writer with no interest in half measures.' Amy Hempel 'A sexy, compelling retelling of Pygmalion, only in Freed's extrordinary novel, the narrator is both clay and sculptor, muse and visionary, a true heroine of her own making.' Jill Ciment
Lynn Freed is the author of two previous books, Home Ground and The Bungalow. She lives in Sonoma, California.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780002258609 |
| ISBN 10 | 0002258609 |
| Title | The Mirror |
| Author | Lynn Freed |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 1999-06-21 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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