The Vet's Daughter

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Set in a grim London suburb, the story follows a brutal veterinarian and his timid daughter, Alice, who lives under the shadow of her father's rage and the death of her mother. As he becomes involved with a domineering woman, Alice finds solace in her imagination, leading to the discovery of her own extraordinary secret power. The narrative intertwines shocking realism with elements of the fantastical, exploring themes of familial dysfunction and personal transformation.