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Set against the backdrop of Guernsey, a teenage girl's tumultuous social life leads her to commit a shocking act against her best friend, paralleling her uncle's hidden past during the island's WWII Nazi occupation. The narrative intertwines the perspectives of fifteen-year-old Cat Rozier and her deceased Uncle Charlie, revealed through his audio recordings. This debut novel delves into themes of aspiration, anguish, and rebellion, offering a poignant exploration of the complexities of youth and familial legacy.
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The Book of Lies, Mary Horlock
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- The Book of Lies
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mary Horlock
- Publisher
- Harper Perennial
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN13
- 9780062065094
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Mystery Novels, World War II, Coming Of Age
- Rating
- 3 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of Guernsey, a teenage girl's tumultuous social life leads her to commit a shocking act against her best friend, paralleling her uncle's hidden past during the island's WWII Nazi occupation. The narrative intertwines the perspectives of fifteen-year-old Cat Rozier and her deceased Uncle Charlie, revealed through his audio recordings. This debut novel delves into themes of aspiration, anguish, and rebellion, offering a poignant exploration of the complexities of youth and familial legacy.