Butler, Paul F
Mina's Child
- ISBN 13:
- 9781771337212
- author:
- Butler, Paul F
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Inanna Publications & Education
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 260
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14 x 1.8 centimetres (0.27
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Mina's Child is a thought-provoking novel that reimagines the aftermath of Bram Stoker's Dracula. Set in 1921, the story follows Abree Harker, daughter of Mina and Jonathan, as she begins to question her parents' extraordinary experiences. As Abree delves into the truth behind her family's tales, dark memories resurface, including the tragic death of Lucy Westenra. Abree's own life is complicated by the loss of her brother Quincey in the Great War, which has left her with a nuanced understanding of good and evil. Her parents' guilt over their friend's death seems to be at the heart of their stories, but Abree refuses to accept this narrative. Meanwhile, their maid Jenny harbours secrets of her own, including an unexpected pregnancy. As tensions build in the Harker household, Jenny decides to take action, forcing her employers to confront their hypocrisy and the true nature of their relationships. Mina's Child is a gripping exploration of family, guilt, and the power of secrets.