Mary Morrissy is an Irish author celebrated for her insightful literary works, often delving into the intricacies of the human psyche and interpersonal dynamics. Her style is marked by precise prose and a skill for crafting rich, layered characters that resonate deeply with readers. Morrissy explores themes of identity, memory, and the search for meaning in the modern world, with her writing maintaining a remarkable sensitivity and depth. Her contributions are considered a significant voice in contemporary Irish literature.
Trieste, 1904. James Joyce - not yet famous - arrives in the city by train with Norah Barnacle. Penniless, he goes to seek out a loan, leaving Norah sitting on a suitcase outside the train station for almost an entire day and night. In reality, Norah waited for him; they were reunited, and the rest is history. But what if she hadn't?
Wer war das Fräulein Unbekannt, das 1920 aus dem Berliner Landwehrkanal gefischt wurde? Die Zarentochter Anastasia, die einzig Überlebende des Attentats auf die Romanows 1917? Oder die polnische Munitionsarbeiterin Franziska Schanzkowski, die ein Geheimnis zu verbergen scheint und sich in einen »möblierten Herrn« verliebt, der jedoch bald in den Krieg zieht? Mary Morrissy erzählt eindringlich vom Überlebenswillen einer Frau in einer zerstörerischen Zeit.