ISBN 9781529112344
Rs. 1,120
Jonathan Cape
Death In Her Hands
Who it's for: Readers of literary fiction and psychological mysteries
Vesta, a lonely woman new to a quiet town after her husband's death, discovers a disturbing note during her daily walk: 'Her name was Magda. Nobody will ever know who killed her. It wasn't me. Here is her dead body.' What begins as a chilling discovery quickly transforms into an all-consuming obsession as Vesta attempts to uncover the truth behind Magda’s fate, leading her down an increasingly unsettling path.Why You Should Read? Explores themes of loneliness, grief, and obsession with an unreliable narrator. Offers a unique blend of literary fiction and psychological mystery. A thought-provoking and atmospheric read from acclaimed author Ottessa Moshfegh. Delves into the profound psychological impact of a perceived crime and a woman's desperate search for meaning.
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- By acclaimed author Ottessa Moshfegh
- Blends literary fiction with psychological mystery
- Features an unreliable narrator
- Atmospheric and thought-provoking
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What is the book about?
A lonely woman named Vesta, recently widowed and new to a quiet town, finds a note during a walk that says a woman named Magda is dead. She becomes obsessed with finding out what happened.
Who is the author?
The author is Ottessa Moshfegh, an acclaimed writer.
What genre is this book?
It is fiction that blends literary fiction with psychological mystery.
What themes does the book explore?
It explores themes of loneliness, grief, and obsession, and features an unreliable narrator.