Carvalho, De
Empty Wardrobes
- ISBN 13:
- 9781949641219
- author:
- Carvalho, De
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Two Lines Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 17.8 x 11.4 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Dora's life has been defined by her husband's death. For ten years, she has ritualistically mourned his passing, relying on old friends and acquaintances for support. But when her mother-in-law reveals a shocking secret about their marriage, Dora's narrative of her own life is destroyed. As the truth about their relationship comes to light, three generations of women - Dora, her daughter, and mother-in-law - must navigate a world shaped by men who have left an indelible mark on their lives. Narrated through the gritted teeth of an acquaintance, Empty Wardrobes is a powerful tale of women trapped within the quiet devastation of a patriarchal society. This novel, translated from Portuguese for the first time, offers a searing critique of the societal norms that have held women back for generations.
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