ARGONAUT BOOKS

A mesmerising story about a mother and daughter seeking refuge in a mental asylum in the chaotic aftermath of the Civil War. Reviews Phillips's depiction of a ravaged world in which so many have lost their way or had it stolen from them, both physically and mentally, feels true to the profoundly destabilising nature of her subject...With this excellent novel, Phillips has brought a little more of this foundational American episode into the lightGuardianA haunting story of conflict with hope at its heartDaily MailBeautiful, mournful... Carefully and engrossingly crafted.....Read More