The Disappearances
The Disappearances by Emily Bain Murphy, published by Pushkin Press in July 2017, is a 400-page work of fiction that intertwines elements of fantasy and juvenile fiction. The story follows Aila and her brother as they seek refuge with their deceased mother’s oldest friend, only to discover a town plagued by a mysterious curse. Every seven years, something significant vanishes from the town, including stars and the ability to dream, leading Aila on a quest to uncover the truth behind these disappearances and their connection to her mother.
Readers will find a narrative rich with themes of family and the supernatural, as Aila navigates her grief while unraveling the secrets that bind her past to the town’s present. The Disappearances delves into the complexities of loss and the search for hope, presenting a blend of mystery and literary clues that challenge Aila to confront the realities of her mother’s legacy. This edition offers an engaging exploration of beauty and magic in the face of profound sorrow, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in stories that blend the ordinary with the extraordinary.
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When Aila and her brother are sent to stay with her deceased mother’s oldest friend they think they are going to find refuge. What they find instead is a town beset by a curse, and a population sure that their mother has something to do with it. Every seven years something goes missing in this town: the stars, reflections, the ability to dream, the sound of music … And it is the eve of another ‘disappearance’. As Aila struggles to find out what is happening, she finds that the truth is the answer to the town’s woes, and facing that is where the future lies. Set in the midst of a teenaged girl’s mourning over the recent loss of her mother, The Disappearances is a mystery made up of literary clues, a mother’s buried secrets, and a seven-year curse. Most of all, it is a story about finding beauty, hope, and magic in the world after losing someone to death – the most formidable Disappearance of all. (Publisher’s web site).
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