Bernie McGill
The Butterfly Cabinet
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472240217
- author:
- Bernie McGill
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Tinder Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2.5 x 19.9 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Literary Fiction, , Bernie McGill,The Butterfly Cabinet,Tinder Press,1472240219,General & Literary Fiction,Co. Derry, Northern Ireland,FICTION / General,Fiction & related items,Fiction / Literary,Modern & Contemporary Fiction (Post C 1945),M
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Butterfly Cabinet by Bernie McGill is an unforgettable story of two women linked by their roles in a tragedy at the end of the Victorian era. Set against the backdrop of a remote estate in Ireland, the novel explores motherhood and betrayal through the reminiscences of Maddie McGlade, a former nanny, and Harriet Ormond's long-concealed diaries. Seventy years after a tragic event, Maddie finally reveals her own role in the tragedy, shedding new light on the complex relationships between mistress and servant. As the past and present intersect, a hidden secret is uncovered, exposing the intricate web of connections between these two women. Through its exploration of motherhood, class, and the power dynamics at play, The Butterfly Cabinet offers a thought-provoking and deeply human story that will linger long after the final page has been turned.