Emma Healey Knihy

Stará pani Maud Horshamová postupne stráca pamäť a zároveň aj schopnosť postarať sa o seba. Napriek tomu odmieta zabudnúť na svoju najlepšiu priateľku Elizabeth, o ktorej je presvedčená, že sa stratila a že jej hrozí veľké nebezpečenstvo. Nikto ju však nechce vypočuť, ani dcéra Helen, ani polícia, a už vôbec nie Elizabethin panovačný syn Peter. Maud sa vyzbrojí lístočkami, kde si všetko pre istotu zapisuje, a rozhodne sa konať na vlastnú päsť. Verí, že Elizabeth potrebuje jej pomoc, preto sa odhodlá zistiť pravdu a zachrániť milovanú priateľku. Touto myšlienkou je priam posadnutá, až tak, že pomaly stráca zmysel pre realitu a súčasnosť. Stopy, ktoré objavuje, ju vedú stále ďalej do vlastnej minulosti a k ďalšiemu neobjasnenému zmiznutiu – jej sestra Sukey sa stratila krátko po skončení druhej svetovej vojny. V zmätenej Maudinej mysli sa vynárajú živé spomienky spred vyše päťdesiatich rokov a pri pátraní po Elizabeth postupne objavuje nové nečakané skutočnosti. Mohlo by tajomstvo Sukeinho zmiznutia byť kľúčom k nájdeniu priateľky?

What if you could remember just one thing? Maud is forgetful. She makes a cup of tea and doesn't remember to drink it. She goes to the shops and forgets why she went. Back home she finds the place horribly unrecognizable - just like she sometimes thinks her daughter Helen is a total stranger. But there's one thing Maud is sure of: her friend Elizabeth is missing. The note in her pocket tells her so. And no matter who tells her to stop going on about it, to leave it alone, to shut up, Maud will get to the bottom of it. Because somewhere in Maud's damaged mind lies the answer to an unsolved seventy-year-old mystery. One everyone has forgotten about. Everyone, except Maud...

Jen's 15-year-old daughter goes missing for four agonizing days. When Lana is found, unharmed, in the middle of the desolate countryside, everyone thinks the worst is over. But Lana refuses to tell anyone what happened, and the police draw a blank. The once-happy, loving family return to London, where things start to fall apart. Lana begins acting strangely- refusing to go to school, and sleeping with the light on. As Lana stays stubbornly silent, Jen desperately tries to reach out to a daughter who has become a stranger.

The author, known for their multi-million copy bestseller, explores themes of memory, loss, and the intricacies of human relationships. The narrative delves into the emotional journey of characters navigating personal challenges, offering a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the connections that define us. With a blend of heartfelt storytelling and relatable experiences, readers are drawn into a compelling tale that resonates deeply, showcasing the author's signature style of blending warmth and insight.

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