Rash, Ron
The Caretaker
- ISBN 13:
- 9781805301653
- author:
- Rash, Ron
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Canongate Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 22 x 14.4 x 2.7 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
In 1951, Jacob Hampton's life is turned upside down when he marries Naomi, an uneducated hotel maid from out of town. His wealthy parents disown him, leaving him to face the reality of his new life alone. As Jacob prepares to leave for Korea, he entrusts his friend Blackburn Gant to care for Naomi, who is pregnant with their child. Blackburn, a man shunned by the community due to his appearance, takes on the role of caregiver with quiet dedication. The two outcasts form an unlikely bond as they navigate the challenges of Jacob's absence and the complexities of their own lives. But when a devastating act of deception threatens to destroy everything, their fragile friendship is put to the test. As news of Jacob's return approaches, the truth about his past and the circumstances surrounding his marriage come to light, forcing everyone involved to confront the secrets they've kept hidden for so long.
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