Jones, Sian E.
The Quiet Room
- ISBN 13:
- 9781839758928
- author:
- Jones, Sian E.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Quiet Room by Sian E. Jones is a powerful and emotional novel that explores the complex lives of two women, Lara and Shelley, in 20th-century England. Lara's life is marked by isolation and hardship from an early age, as she struggles to find her place within her family. Her story takes a tragic turn when she is sent to an asylum, where she must confront the cruel realities of her new surroundings. Meanwhile, Shelley arrives at the same institution with a broken heart, seeking solace in her nursing training. As Lara and Shelley's paths intersect, they form an unlikely bond that will have a profound impact on their lives. This poignant and thought-provoking novel is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and the enduring power of friendship and love.