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The Favour
By Nora Murphy
83,00 kr
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Description
The Favour, the debut from Nora Murphy, delves into the lives of two women, Leah Dawson and McKenna Hawkins, who, despite residing in the same affluent neighbourhood, have never met. Both are married to successful men who seem bent on having the perfect wife, creating an illusion of success and happiness. However, beneath the polished surfaces lies a shared reality of discontent and longing.
The Plot
When Leah and McKenna's paths finally cross, each recognises something in the other: both are living in a hell of their husband's making. Told by two narrators who always tell the truth, the story asks whether there is any way out. The narrative unfolds with tension and suspense, skilfully exploring themes of identity, marriage, and the gap between appearances and reality.
Themes
- Identity: The exploration of personal identity in the face of societal norms.
- Recognition: Two women who see something of themselves in each other.
- Marriage: The hidden reality behind a seemingly perfect marriage.
Readers who enjoy domestic suspense will find resonance in the emotional depth and nuanced storytelling of The Favour.
Book details
- Author
- Nora Murphy
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Imprint
- Pan Books
- Publication date
- Format
- Paperback / softback
- Pages
- 416
- ISBN-13
- 9781529068832
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Domestic Noir, Psychological Thriller
- Dimensions
- 130 × 196 × 29 mm
- Weight
- 296 g
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